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Spanish bishop calls for a vigil for peace, justice, and stability in Ceuta after immigration crisis

In a letter addressed to the priests, religious, and faithful of Ceuta, Bishop Ramón Valdivia invited the faithful to pray on the eve of the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary.

Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits as Gov. Healey signs bill

Enacted legislation removes all of Massachusetts’ restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks and allows elective abortion through all nine months based on the “judgment of the physician.”

Earthquake in Colombia causes at least 20 deaths, partial collapse of neo-Gothic cathedral

The death toll remains unknown as authorities assess the damage, which affected several cities in the western part of the country.

EWTN News explains: What does it mean that the pope is both head of state and head of the Church?

What do the Holy Father’s two roles mean in the context of his day-to-day work as the visible leader of the world’s Catholics?

Pope Leo XIV: Stop vicious cycle of violence in Sudan and Ukraine

The pontiff also appealed for peace in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia during his Aug. 9 Angelus address.

Nigerian bishop in Muslim-majority region says being ‘creative minority’ is key to diocese’s mission

At the SIGNIS World Congress, Bishop Gerald Mamman Musa said the young Katsina Diocese in northwestern Nigeria will focus on “transforming society” rather than on the challenges Christians face there.

Denver healing could move a nun jailed by communists toward sainthood

The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová’s cause has delivered the dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava, advancing her path toward canonization.

Study shows society’s religious norms can affect children’s anxiety

The study, which looked at data over three decades, reports that a country’s religious values may serve as “a protective factor” against anxiety issues in children and adolescents.

The Hillbilly Thomists hit the road with new album ‘Strange Land’

The music group’s latest project was released as a surprise drop just a couple of days into their summer tour.

Beatification process begins for American missionary Juan Tomis

On various occasions, Pope Leo XIV has referenced the Bridgeport, Connecticut, native as a major inspiration for his own vocation.