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Why Sigrid Undset still speaks to the Church — and where to start reading

As her cause for sainthood moves forward, discover (or rediscover!) the writings of Sigrid Undset, a Nobel prize-winning author and Catholic convert.

Nebraska man arrested over threat to shoot up Catholic school, kill Catholic governor’s family, nuns

Authorities originally detained the suspect in June after he resisted arrest in connection with the investigation.

World Cup: Ahead of final, bishop warns against making sports an idol

After noting the benefits of sports for athletes and fans, Bishop José Munilla of Spain pointed out the pitfalls of exaggerating their value and turning the game and star players into idols.

Ahead of beatification, Bishop Barron reflects on Fulton Sheen’s legacy

Bishop Robert Barron urged Catholics to follow Sheen’s example of faithful evangelization as thousands are expected in St. Louis for Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification.

How papal prayer intentions are chosen, according to head of Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network

While Pope Leo “has an endless list” of prayer intentions, the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network helps him choose 12 to offer each month of the year, according to Father Cristóbal Fones, SJ.

Parishioners in western New York ask Vatican to let them save 160-year-old church

Holy Family Church in Auburn, New York, is facing a possible sale to developers if local Catholics cannot provide a financial plan to the Holy See.

Scottish teacher takes legal action after dismissal over pro-life views

A Scottish teacher fights discrimination, Christians face heightened attacks in Egypt, Filipino bishops pledge to end mental health stigma, and more in this week’s Catholic world news roundup.

Andy Burnham’s Catholic identity in spotlight as he prepares to take over as UK prime minister

As the United Kingdom moves to select its seventh prime minister in a decade, how might Andy Burnham’s Catholic roots affect his leadership?

Swiss churches warn end of clergy military exemption will hurt pastoral care

Four of Switzerland’s largest Christian bodies say the government abolished the clergy’s military service exemption without consulting them, a move one bishop called “a lack of respect for society.”

Mother of euthanized 25-year-old Spanish woman says her daughter was raped twice

“I have decided to file a complaint against the men who caused my daughter so much harm. I am doing this because I feel that is what she wanted,” said Yolanda Ramos, the mother of of Noelia Castillo.