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Catholics celebrate after Alabama governor commutes death sentence of man convicted in 1991 murder

Gov. Kay Ivey said it would be “unjust" to execute Charles Burton because he did not actually commit the murder in question.

Lebanon mourns Father Pierre al-Rahi as calls for peace echo at his funeral

In the courtyard of St. George Church, in a scene marked by tears, prayer, and hope, mourners bid farewell to a beloved priest who was killed after shelling struck his town.

Pope names Spanish Augustinian as papal almoner

Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín will succeed Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who has been appointed metropolitan archbishop of Łódź, Poland.

Detroit Archdiocese moves to diocesan‑wide employee fingerprinting to bolster security protocols

The rule follows an “unprecedented review” of archdiocesan of safety policies and personnel records.

Catholic heads of Churches in Holy Land call for prayer and peace

Catholic Church leaders in the Holy Land reaffirmed the Christian community’s commitment to peace amid the harshness of war.

Church steps in to rebuild homes months after deadly floods in Sumatra, Indonesia

Caritas Indonesia has launched a multimillion-dollar program to build permanent homes for families still displaced months after catastrophic floods struck Sumatra.

St. Augustine University of Tanzania graduates called to lead in responsible social media use

The graduates of St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) have been urged to use social media responsibly. The Bishop of Bunda Diocese, as the Guest of Honour at the 28th Graduation Ceremony, advised students to carefully consider the pros and cons of new technologies in academic and social contexts. Bishop Simon Masondole made the remarks at the recent graduation ceremony held in Mwanza, Tanzania.

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Attacks on Gulf shipping intensify as Iran vows to block Strait

Two tankers were hit off the Iraqi coast and a container ship was struck near the United Arab Emirates.

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Rep. Salazar promotes legislation to update ‘archaic’ immigration laws

Rep. María Elvira Salazar’s bill would not lay out a direct path to citizenship but would give people the chance to earn it through labor and financial penalties if they lack a criminal record.

Pope Leo XIV’s balanced view of Artificial Intelligence

The Spanish writer Javier Cercas reflects on Pope Leo XIV's Message for the 2026 World Day of Social Communications.

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