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Nigerian seminarian abducted from bishop’s residence escapes unhurt

August 17, 2026 ACI Africa 0

The Diocese of Otukpo gave thanks for the return of the seminarian and those who have provided him care, and called for prayers for other captives. […]

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What is heaven? A priest who just turned 100 replies

August 17, 2026 Walter Sánchez Silva 1

Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest. […]

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Slovak bishops preach on Mary at 250th Nitra pilgrimage

August 17, 2026 Bohumil Petrík 0

Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top. […]

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Indian Catholics released after 104 days in jail under anti-conversion law

August 17, 2026 Anto Akkara 6

The men, held since May on charges of conversion and attempted murder, walked out of jail after the Rajasthan High Court granted bail. […]

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10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

August 17, 2026 Ishmael Adibuah 1

The pontiff will visit one of the world’s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here’s what to know about San Marino’s deep Catholic roots. […]

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Nigerian court bars Islamic police from arresting Christian convert over faith, marriage refusal

August 16, 2026 ACI Africa 19

The federal high court described the actions taken against the woman as a “flagrant violation” of her fundamental rights to human dignity and freedom of religion. […]

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Christians across the Middle East and North Africa celebrate the Assumption despite challenges

August 16, 2026 Romy Haber 1

Across the region, communities gathered in churches, streets, and homes, blending their shared devotion to the Virgin Mary with local traditions passed down through generations. […]

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EWTN News explains: How is Catholic Communion bread made?

August 16, 2026 Daniel Payne 2

The rules governing the production of bread for Communion hosts date back to the Last Supper and the custom of unleavened bread. […]

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‘It’s always the Holy Spirit’: Meet 3 dioceses seeing large numbers of priestly ordinations

August 16, 2026 Daniel Payne 4

Multiple dioceses throughout the U.S. are bucking national trends and seeing large numbers of men discern into the priesthood. […]

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45 years after its first broadcast, EWTN has become the largest Catholic media network in the world

August 15, 2026 Tessa Gervasini 16

With $200 and 12 nuns with no television experience, Mother Angelica turned a monastery garage into a television studio launching what would become the largest Catholic media network. […]

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