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A view of the damage to the Holy Family church in Gaza City following an Israeli strike on the church, in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on July 17, 2025. The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said an Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church killed two and injured several people on July 17, including the parish priest, as well as causing damage to the building.

Pope urges immediate ceasefire after deadly attack on Catholic parish in Gaza

A view of the damage to the Holy Family church in Gaza City following an Israeli strike on the church, in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on July 17, 2025.

Latin Patriarchate confirms Holy Family Church in Gaza hit, damage and deaths reported

Library in Starfield Shopping Mall, Suwon, South Korea.

South Korean priests undergo AI training

Bishop Kevin Doran of Elphin, chairman of the Irish bishops’ Council for Life (far left), and Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh, primate of all Ireland (second from left), stand with young pro-life activists at the 2024 Ireland March for Life in Dublin on May 6, 2024.

Abortions in Ireland up 300% since 2018 referendum

Heads of churches in Jerusalem visited the town of Taybeh in Ramallah on July 14, 2025.

Jerusalem church leaders visit Taybeh: Christians’ presence in the Holy Land is at risk 

Shushu, with her husband Josemi and their son Emmanuel during JEMJ at the Covadonga shrine.

Contemplating a crucifix led to conversion of young Chinese atheist 

U.S. Small Business Administration, Washington, D.C.

Small business agency launches ‘Center for Faith,’ ends ban on relief for faith groups

View of the mass grave at the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in the town of Tuam, County Galway.

Irish team begins search for children's remains at former home for unwed mothers

Mosaic of Mary, Virgin Immaculate, in the Chapel of the Choir in St. Peter's Basilica, Rome.

CARA study: Mary’s role strongly shapes vocational paths in U.S. Church

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is urging lawmakers to prohibit surrogacy in all cases in a letter submitted on July 9, 2025.

Australian bishops call on government to enforce country’s surrogacy ban

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