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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.”

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.

Homeless outreach must go beyond housing, Catholic leader says

“What we’ve come to understand is that mental illness has really come to the forefront as a very big factor in those who are experiencing homelessness,” Dan Brown told “EWTN News Nightly.”

Australian bishops warn against rising antisemitism in message on social division

Bishops in Australia sound alarm over antisemitism, Canada’s military bishop expresses concern over latest prayer restrictions, and more in this week’s roundup of Catholic world news.

Aug. 7 marks 90th anniversary of Spanish ‘execution’ of Sacred Heart of Jesus statue

The site was subsequently retaken by Nationalist forces on Nov. 6, 1936. Troops under the command of Gen. José Enrique Varela attended a Mass of reparation officiated by a military chaplain.

French government shuts down Paris-area mosque over alleged support for terrorism

The closure occurred in a context of growing political debates around the challenges posed by the expansion of Islam in the country.

Bishop Valdivia: Ceuta represents ‘historic mission’ for Spain

“We are a bastion of faith that loudly proclaims the value of the faith in the building of a country,” said Bishop Ramón Valdivia, Ceuta’s apostolic administrator.