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Why monks outlive other men: Inside a 30-year study of European monasteries

July 25, 2026 Bohumil Petrík 29

A long-running study of German and Austrian monasteries suggests that much of the gap between how long men and women live comes down to how men live, not to biology. […]

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Christ is the treasure hidden in the field

July 25, 2026 Carl E. Olson 38

Readings: • 1 Kngs 3:5, 7-12 • Psa 119:57, 72, 76-77, 127-128, 129-130 • Rom 8:28-30 • Mt 13:44-52 How good are you and I at recognizing something that is valuable, even priceless? That question […]

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U.S. Ambassador clarifies view on pope’s role in politics, war after Vatican response

July 24, 2026 Tyler Arnold 44

Burch said his recent comments to the New York Times were not meant to imply that Pope Leo’s statements about the Iran war should be seen as simply diplomatic — rather than spiritual — guidance. […]

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Ten Catholic scientists and inventors everyone should know

July 24, 2026 Filip Mazurczak 40

While the dominant narrative in the West since the Enlightenment has been that religion is obscurantist and hostile to science, until the twentieth century, it was in the Christian West where the most important scientific […]

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The Spiritual Significance of Serving Others

July 23, 2026 Susan Ciancio 5

Be of service. Those three short words have the potential to carry an enormous positive impact when acted upon with love. I have thought of those words for weeks, ever since I watched an episode […]

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France becomes first European country to ban social media for minors under 15

July 23, 2026 Solène Tadié 7

“France is leading the way in Europe by becoming the first country to establish a ‘digital age of majority,’” said the country’s minister delegate for digital sovereignty. […]

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The Other Founding: The Blood of the Martyrs

July 23, 2026 Dr. R. Jared Staudt 3

This summer has led me on an unexpected pilgrimage related to the founding of the United States. I wrote previously about traveling some of the paths taken by Spanish explorers in 1776, including the trek through […]

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Vatican denies Marko Rupnik has been acquitted

July 22, 2026 Victoria Cardiel 36

The Holy See said the canonical criminal trial remains open and judges are continuing to review evidence in the case involving the former Jesuit accused of sexual and psychological abuse. […]

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Lessons from St. Mary Magdalene, the Prophetess of Eucharistic Love

July 22, 2026 Paul Senz 10

Editor’s note: This interview was first posted on the CWR on April 23, 2017. St. Mary Magdalene has long been a figure surrounded by controversy, curiosity, and a bit of confusion. In recent years, Dan […]

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Extra, extra! New and views for Wednesday, July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026 CWR Staff 18

Rupnik rumors – and what might come next (The Pillar): “What happens when the disgraced priest’s trial comes to an end?” Charlotte diocese releases letter addressing SSPX Catholics after excommunication (Charlotte Observer): “Martin urged Catholics […]

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