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Europe · Gaza Strip

Christian patriarchs make rare visit to Gaza after deadly Israeli strike on church

42% Center coverage: 213 sources

Top church leaders visited Gaza on Friday after its only Catholic church was struck by an Israeli shell the day before, an attack that killed three people and wounded 10, including a priest who had developed a close friendship with the late Pope Francis.See the Story

Mahmoud Abbas · Gaza

Pope Leo Speaks to President of Palestine, Urges Protection of Civilians in Gaza

55% Right coverage: 20 sources

In a telephone conversation with President Mahmoud Abbas of the State of Palestine on Monday, Pope Leo XIV repeated his appeal for international humanitarian law to be fully respected. According to the Vatican, the conversation between the two leaders spoke about recent developments in the conflict in the Gaza Strip and violence in the West Bank. Leo emphasizing in particular the obligation to protect civilians and sacred places, the prohibition…See the Story

Immigration · Miami

Lawmakers Visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Being Blocked - The Philadelphia Sunday Sun

Coverage: 5 sources

Rep. Maxwell Frost speaks during a news conference outside the migrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” after touring the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Facility, Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Ochopee, Fla. (AP Photo/Alexandra Rodriguez) By Jennifer Peltz and Alexander Rodriguez ASSOCIATED PRESS OCHOPEE, Fla. — Democratic lawmakers condemned Florida’s new Everglades immigration detention center after visiting last Saturday, d…See the Story

US Prelates Head to Japan on 'Pilgrimage of Peace' Amid Nuclear Fears Old and New

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

Cardinals Robert W. McElroy of Washington, Blase J. Cupich of Chicago, and Archbishops John C. Wester of Santa Fe, N.M., and Paul D. Etienne of Seattle, are pictured in a combination photo. In August 2025, during the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the four prominent U.S. prelates will travel to Japan to participate in a Pilgrimage of Peace, fostering prayer, dialogue, and global advocacy for nuclear disarmamen…Catholic Church · Santa Fe See the Story

Poland’s ‘Living Memorial’ to St. John Paul II Marks 25 Years of Transforming Lives

Coverage: 2 sources

WARSAW, Poland (OSV News) — Thousands of young Poles made their way through the streets of Częstochowa July 19, singing and praying as they approached the Jasna Góra Marian shrine. This year’s annual pilgrimage and camp were not just traditional summer gatherings of the community. It marked the 25th anniversary of the Foundation “Dzieło Nowego Tysiąclecia” (Work of the New Millennium), a vibrant “living memorial” to St. John Paul II, supporting …Catholic Church · Częstochowa See the Story

Citrus Heights Man Pardoned by Trump for Role in Jan. 6 Convicted for Receiving Child Pornography

Coverage: 5 sources

Kyle Travis Colton, 37, was found guilty of one count of receiving child pornography, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Kimberly A. Sanchez.Riots · Vatican City See the Story

Poll: Record-high percentage of US adults say immigration generally a good thing for country

Coverage: 2 sources

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the Trump administration implements its hardline immigration policies, a record-high share of U.S. adults said immigration generally benefits the country, a new Gallup Poll found. A record-high 79% of U.S. adults say immigration is generally a good thing for the country, the poll found. In its analysis of the poll, Gallup said, “These shifts reverse a four-year trend of rising concern about immigration that began in 20…Migrant Workers · United States See the Story

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