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(OSV News) — As the United States indulges in a star-spangled celebration of its 250th birthday, a cornerstone of historical significance that stands out is religious liberty, and unlike for …

CNEWA Pontifical Mission is ministering to Christians who remain in the south, caught in the crosshairs between the Israeli military and Hezbollah.

Bishop Zaidan said the priest was injured in a second strike that took place “right away” after the first, and then “died in the hospital.”

The French-language Lebanese daily L’Orient-Le Jour reported the cleric died from wounds sustained from a shell, while four other people were injured.

“Catholic Saints of America” will feature an exhibit honoring Americans who are saints or on the path to sainthood, and an opportunity to venerate their relics.

“There is also the concern that the conflict may widen and that other countries in the region, including Lebanon, may once again sink into instability.”

Along with the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Pew included in its survey various European, Asian and South American nations, as well as Australia.

“People ask me what my (political) position is. … I say I’m neither pro-Israel nor pro-Palestine. I’m pro-human because in the end, we are all human beings.”

Pope Leo XIV met two sociologists who have co-authored a book of research on Catholics who attend the traditional Latin Mass in the United States.

“When we meet people at the daily Mass and after the Mass, everyone is not just concerned,” the archbishop said, his voice full of emotion.