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Is your family thinking of adding a fish tank or pond to your home? Fish tanks and ponds are wonderful places to observe a habitat on a smaller scale. Its like having your very own window into a fresh water riverbed or saltwater ocean. Keeping aquarium fish is a pleasurable and educational hobby for families around the world. Keeping fish as pets has been a tradition going back to ancient Egypt and China. Today, many more different, beautiful and fascinating kinds of fish and other aquatic a ...
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Catholic Identity on Campus/2024 Catholic Voters Guide
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For 20 years, the National Catholic Register has put a spotlight on the faithfulness of Catholic colleges and universities. This week on Register Radio we delve into Catholic identity on Campus. Then we turn to the 2024 Catholic Voters Guide. How do the two presidential nominees line up on issues of importance to the Catholic faithful? We explore t…
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Shroud Gets Scientific Nod/ What’s Causing Birth Dearth?
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The Shroud of Turin got another significant nod from scientists. What do recent studies say about the shroud, believed by Christians to be the burial cloth of Jesus? Alyssa Murphy brings us a report. Then Peter Laffin provides analysis on the presidential debate. And finally, we turn to a growing problem in the US: a birth dearth. Why aren’t we hav…
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EWTN News Real Clear Poll of Catholic Voters/ Fr. Roger Landry’s New Mission
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EWTN News and Real Clear Opinion Research released a new poll on Catholic voters that shows Vice President Kamala Harris leading former President Donald Trump. With us to discuss the numbers are reporters Peter Pinedo for Catholic News Agency and Peter Laffin for the National Catholic Register. Then we turn to mission fields far and wide with Fathe…
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Pope Francis’ Trip/Abortion on State Ballots/Paralympics and Faith
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Pope Francis heads to Asia and Oceana, visiting 4 countries in 11 days. EWTN News Vatican analyst Frank Rocca gives his take on the significance of this trip. We learn about which states are facing abortion related ballot measures with Register staff writer Peter Laffin, and we get a preview of the Paralympic games in Paris, France with Register Eu…
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Impressions from the DNC/ Back To School Without Cell Phones
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The Democratic National Convention officially nominated Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president. Protecting abortion access was the clearest policy on display at the DNC. The Register’s Staff Writer Peter Laffin gives analysis from Chicago. And, then as students head back to school around the nation, some states have kicked cell…
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Catholic Persecution in Nicaragua/ Jimmy Lai’s Catholic Witness
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The Catholic Church in Nicaragua has faced another uptick in persecution by the left-wing government of President Daniel Ortega. ACI Prena’s editor in chief Juan Andrés Muñoz about the Catholic witness against this dictatorship. Then we turn to another Catholic witness. This time against communist China. From CNA’s Daniel Payne, we hear the story o…
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Remembering Iraqi Christians post-ISIS/ Examining Venezuela’s Election Crisis
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Iraqi journalist Rody Sher from EWTN News’ ACI Mena, joins us to remember the anniversary of the fall of Mosul and the driving of Christians from Iraq’s Ninevah Plains. Then, we turn to Venezuela, where tens of thousands of citizens have taken to the streets in protest after Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the presidential elections late last mon…
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Religious Vocations and Educational Debt / ACI Africa at 5 Years
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A new CARA study exposes the challenges debt poses to those discerning religious vocations. Our guest Fr. Scott Bahrke explains how the Laboure Society helped him pay his loans and act on his priestly call. Then we look to Africa where vocations are booming as ACI Africa celebrates its fifth year. ACI Africa’s editor in chief Fr. Don Bosco Onyalla …
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Olympic Athlete Priest at Paris Games/Rupnik Art
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We talk to the Register’s Solene Tadie and a 1996 Olympian-turned-priest, Father Joe Fitzgerald, about pastoral care to Olympic athletes. Then, we discuss why the Knights of Columbus covered artwork of disgraced priest and artist Fr. Marko Rupnik at the John Paul II Shrine in Washington with Register editor in chief Shannon Mullen.…
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National Eucharistic Congress and Donald Trump’s Nomination
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The National Eucharistic Congress has drawn more than 50,000 Catholics to celebrate belief in Jesus’ Real Presence in the Eucharist. Courtney Mares and Madeline Daley report from the event in Indianapolis. Then we turn to how the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump affected the Republican National Convention, Ken Oliver reports f…
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Presidential Politics Heats Up/Synod 2024 Working Document
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Presidential politics are heating up in the United States. Peter Laffin joins us for analysis on presidential fitness for office, party platforms and how the race to Election Day 2024 is shaping up. Then Jonathan Liedl discusses the Synod 2024 in light of the latest working document that will guide the Vatican’s October meeting.…
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Supreme Court Decisions and International Religious Freedom
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We talk with Cristina Squiers on the Supreme Court’s decision in the Chevron case and take a look at International religious freedom with Catalina Scheider Galinanes.By Register Radio
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Religious Freedom Week and Catholic American Heroes
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Around the Fourth of July each year Catholics celebrate Religious Freedom Week. The focus this year was church vandalism, blasphemy laws, and religious persecution around the globe. Bishop Kevin Rhoades, head of the US Bishops committee for Religious Liberty joins us. Then we turn to the Unsung Catholic Heroes of the American Revolution with Regist…
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State Ballot Initiatives and Catherine Hadro
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We take a look at state ballot initiatives on abortion with CNA’s Jonah McKeown. Then we talk to Catherine Hadro, the new host of EWTN News In Depth, about her new role, how Mother Angelica’s legacy is continuing to play out at EWTN, and some of her own insights into the pro-life movement.By Register Radio
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Pope, G7, Comedians and Skeletons/ USCCB meeting and SCOTUS on Mifepristone
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The Pope G7 and AI, celebrity comedians, the discovery of an unexpected skeleton and celebrating Big Bang Theory were among Vatican news items this week. CNA’s Hannah Brockhaus reports from Rome. Then Matthew Bunson covers the US Bishops spring meeting and CNA’s Ken Oliver reports on the Supreme Court’s rejection of pro-life doctors’ case against t…
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USCCB v. EEOC and 4 million Gather for Uganda Martyrs Feast
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Catholic organizations are in conflict again with the Biden Administration over abortion. Daniel Blomberg, vice president and senior counsel for Becket explains. Jonathan Liedl reports from Uganda where 4 million people gathered for mass for the feast day of St. Charles Lwanga and companions.By Register Radio
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Tales of Corpus Christi and National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
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This weekend many Catholics will participate in Eucharist processions. During the Eucharistic Revival, there have been hundreds of public displays of worship of the Blessed Sacrament captured by our radio guest Catholic photographer Jeff Bruno. And EWTN News’ Catherine Hadro and Mark Irons talk about their experiences of the National Eucharistic Pi…
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Midwest’s Marian Mark and True Confessions
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Pilgrims are trekking on four different routes for a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that covers more than 6,000 miles. The Marian Route traverses the Midwest. And Jonathan Liedl, who hails from Minnesota, gives us highlights of Midwestern Catholicism. Then we get a broader glimpse of Catholicism in America as told through Fran Maier’s new book Tru…
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Aquariumania - Episode 97 Going Back to the Future of Fish Medicine with Aquarium Fish Medicine Pioneer, Award-Winning Veterinarian, and Author, Dr. Greg Lewbart
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Fish medicine, now mainstream, became a recognized veterinary specialty through the American Veterinary Medical Association in 2023. But many decades ago, few vets treated pet fish and hobbyists were on their own. My guest today, Dr. Greg Lewbart was one of those vets. A foremost pioneer of aquarium fish medicine and both an award-winning veterinar…
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Jimmy Akin discusses the new apparitions guidelines issued by the Vatican and Frank Rocca discusses the Catholic Church in China.By Register Radio
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As we celebrate Mothers’ Day, it's time to build a new women’s movement. That’s the case made by Catholic wife, mother and legal scholar Erika Bachiochi. Then we turn to the ongoing crisis of Armenian Christians who continue to suffer persecution. We talk to special guest Former U.S. Ambassador of International Religious Freedom Samuel Brownback.…
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Flannery O’Connor scholar Jessica Hooten Wilson gives her take on the film Wildcats and what animates the Catholic 20th century writer’s prophetic imagination. Franciscan University of Steubenville’s president Fr. David Pivonka joins us to explain why Franciscan University has pushed back against the new interpretation of the Title IX rule.…
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Two mothers had the courage to choose life in the face of death. Register contributor Nicole Leblanc tells an inspiring story of faith and friendship with Jessica Hanna. Catholic Answers COO Jon Sorensen shares his perspective on the stumbling block his organization met when trying to evangelize through the latest technologies.…
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Aquariumania - Episode 96 Going Native with Brian Torreano of BTDarters
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Most common freshwater tropical fish are farmed, but originated from Asia, South America, Africa and Australia. But what about the native fishes here in the U.S.? Join us as Brian Torreano ichthyologist and owner of BTDarters explains why US native fishes truly are another great option for aquarium hobbyists. EPISODE NOTES: Going Native with Brian …
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An interview with "Real Life Catholic" Chris Stefanick.By Register Radio
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Tammy Peterson and Dignitas Infinita
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EWTN News Correspondent Colm Flynn speaks about Tammy Peterson about her journey to the Catholic Church, and Jonathan Liedl, Senior Editor for the National Catholic Register, assesses the document Dignitas Infinita which examines the crucial truth of Human Dignity and notes the threats to it.By Register Radio
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Fr. Roger Landry joins us with his reflections on Divine Mercy, and how penance cleanses the soul for receiving Christ in the Eucharist. Matthew Bunson and Jeanette De Melo take a look at Pope Francis’ media moment. A trove of books and recently published media interviews are spotlighting the Holy Father and his message.…
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Jeanette DeMelo & Matthew Bunson shine the truth of the Gospel and this weekend, Guest Jonathan Liedl talking about Vatican News and Fr. Jeffery Kriby telling us more about "Spy Wednesday".By Register Radio
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Down’s Syndrome Awareness/ Prayers for Haiti
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Looking ahead to Down’s Syndrome Awareness Day March 21 developmental psychologist and mother Mary O’Callaghan sheds light on the joys and challenges facing families who receive trisomy 21 diagnoses. Fr. Louis Merosne, pastor of the Cathedral of St. Anne in Anse-à-Veau, roughly 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince, describes the fright and the faith of …
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Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau joins us to discuss St. Thomas Aquinas and Solene Tadie discusses the pro-life movement in France where abortion has been declared a "right".By Register Radio
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IVF and Catholic Teaching/ Ukrainian Struggles in Wartime
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Bishop Earl Fernandes of Columbus, Ohio sheds light on Catholic teaching on in vitro fertilization, then EWTN News reporter Colm Flynn gives insights on the Ukrainian people’s struggles through war after his recent trip to Ukraine.By Register Radio
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The German Synod and Women in the Catholic Church
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CNA Deutsch Editor-in-Chief AC Wimmer reports on the Vatican's intervention of the German bishops controversial vote on the synodal way. Solène Tadié, Europe correspondent for the National Catholic Register looks at the influential role of women in the Catholic churchBy Register Radio
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Ken Oliver joins us to discuss the relationship between the new president of Argentina and Pope Francis, and we are joined by Ryan and Mary Rose Verret to discuss marriage tips for National Marriage Week.By Register Radio
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Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word Father Joseph Mary helps us prepare for Lent. Then we turn to the news, last fall Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, historically a school for undergraduate women, decided to accept men who identified as women. The school reversed course after blowback but many are still concerned over St. Mary’s …
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Courtney Mares in Rome talks about her trip to Lourdes last week.Jonathan Leidl talks about his article on Africa and same-sex blessings.By Register Radio
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Pope Francis’ recently called on the international community to ban surrogacy. His words are welcomed aid to pro-life advocates in Michigan which is about to become “one of the most surrogacy-friendly jurisdictions in the world.” That’s what Genevieve Marnon, legislative director of Right to Life of Michigan, told the Register. Genevieve joins us t…
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How a Supreme Court Case Affects Fishermen and Religious Sisters/ Pro-life Marches Coast to Coast
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A Supreme Court case argued last week could have significant implications for a decade-long religious liberty battle fought by the Little Sisters of the Poor.The case is Loper Bright Enterprises, Inc. v. Gina Raimondo which challenges the authority of the federal administrative state to dictate certain rules and regulations related to federal laws.…
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24,000 Youth at SEEK/ March for Life 2024 Preview
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More than 20,000 young people gathered in St. Louis the first week of January for the Seek24 conference. Within that crowd were 450 seminarians and at least 500 priests, who heard more than 3,000 confessions in two hours… What a wonderful way to start a New Year. CNA’s Jonah McKeown was on the ground. He joins us with highlights. Then we gear up fo…
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Register Radio notes the top stories of 2023 with Register Editor in Chief Shannon Mullen. Then Senior Editor Jonathan Leidl joins us from Rome to discuss ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ and the impact it will have on Pope Francis’ Legacy.By Register Radio
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Fr. Jeff Kirby on the recent declaration from the Vatican on Blessings.By Register Radio
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Aquariumania - Episode 95 Talking Jellies with Travis Brandwood, President and Founder of the Jellyfish Warehouse
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Jellyfish exhibits in public aquaria have held a certain mystique and fascination for decades. Early jellyfish aquarium systems and hardy species became available to hobbyists with some success. As systems evolved further and more difficult species better understood, the interest in jellyfish keeping continues to expand. My guest today, Travis Bran…
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Courts Look At Abortion Pill - Vatican vs German Bishops
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The US Supreme Court has agreed to take up a key abortion case in 2024. The Nation’s highest court will weigh in on how patients can access a widely used abortion pill mifepristone. The Register’s National Correspondent Lauretta Brown brings us this story and more from the Register’s coverage of abortion in the United States. But first we get an up…
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The FBI investigated traditional Catholics/ Advent Reflections from a Muslim who Became Catholic
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A new report released this week details the extent of the FBI's weaponization of law enforcement against traditional Catholics. Catholic News Agency’s staff writer Joe Bukuras brings us the latest about how far the FBI went in looking for possible domestic terrorists within traditional churches. The conversion story Register blogger Zubair Simonson…
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Updates on Pope Francis’ Health, Cardinal Burke’s Vatican Residence and German Synodal Way
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Poor health has kept Pope Francis from a trip to Dubai this weekend where he was to participate in the United Nations COP28 climate conference. Nevertheless, the pope has still kept a rather busy schedule. This week we talk about the pope’s health and other news from the Vatican such as the potential that Cardinal Raymond Burke will be stripped of …
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Christ the King and Sacred Music Meets AI
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While Christians have celebrated the Christ as King from the very beginning of the Catholic Church, the Feast of Christ the King of the Universe was put on the liturgical calendar less than 100 years ago. What’s the origin this powerful solemnity? We find out with EWTN News’ Dr. Matthew Bunson. Then we look at another effort to sanctity the world ……
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2023 Fall USCCB assembly Review/ UK Removes Life Support on Newborn
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The U.S. Bishops met this week in Baltimore for the Fall USCCB assembly where the elections 2024, pro-life leadership, Eucharistic Revival, synod on synodality, and saints were on the agenda. The Register’s editor in chief Shannon Mullen was on the ground in Baltimore. He joins us now with highlights.Then we turn to the sad news of baby Indi Gregor…
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Pro-life Political Setbacks/ A Look At Christians in the Middle East
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The Pro-life movement experienced a few setbacks this week in three states’ elections, including in Ohio where voters decisively approved a ballot referendum that expands abortion access and adds a new right to abortion to the state constitution. We talk to EWTN’s Prudence Robertson about Nov. 7 election results, the latest GOP debate and the formi…
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Synod on Synodality 2023- What to make of Summary Report?
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The month-long meeting of Catholics at the Vatican known as the #Synod on Synodality ended last weekend with the issuing of the synod’s synthesis report – the report marking the close of this assembly didn’t actually draw many conclusions. So what was the result of this gathering, what’s next and why should it matter for Catholics in the pews? To p…
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month/ Edward Sri on Prayer
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October is respect life month for parishes and diocese around the United States. It’s also Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which goes hand in hand with the Church’s call to respect the dignity of every life especially those who are most vulnerable. Today on Register Radio, the Register’s Washington correspondent Lauretta Brown shares a personal stor…
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From the Ground in War-Torn Israel / Blessed Carlo Acutis, Pray For Us
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After the Islamist terrorist group Hamas’ attack Israel killing more than 1,000 people and taking more than 100 Israeli hostages, Israel is at war. The US government has condemned Hamas’ attack. Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders throughout the world have condemned terrorism and violence and are calling for prayer and fasting for peace. Long-t…
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