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Morning must-reads

July 18
Leo again urges end to slaughter, calls strike 'unjustifiable'
We 'strongly denounce this crime' by the Israeli Army
After June church attack in Damascus & another thwarted
Cites group’s repeated disregard for diocesan guidance
Learn how to use chatbots to create images, take notes
They'll offer a dangerous misoprostol-only regimen
July 17
Cdl. Pizzaballa: Four are gravely wounded, 2 at risk of death
Initial 'act of mercy' leads to listing with senior officials
For remains for children allegedly improperly buried
Suit was brought by maker of generic mifepristone
89% of survey respondents report 'strong devotion' to her
And is meaningful common ground for Catholic, Orthodox
July 16
One for every 48 Catholics; L.A. leads in number: 46,000/yr
Who demand ransom; negotiations 'currently ongoing'
Argues U.S. 'faces labor shortages in many industries'
Followed by MT, IL, OH, MS; while MI, WY, & WV rank last
Bringing end to efforts by small group of parishioners
N.C. school sees 'growing demand' for classical education
July 15
In armed Islamist Boko Haram/Fulani attack on seminary
About 23M Indians are Catholic, still a vulnerable minority
After re-opening in Dec. 2024, five years after great fire
Over 3,000 killed since January in rampant gang violence
After 'attack on an elderly man by unknown assailants'
Big challenge for diocese: accommodations for 120,000
July 14
By Israeli airstrike, as they queued at clinic for food & aid
For 313,655 Catholics in 36 parishes, with 52 priests
Only 16% of funds go to charitable projects across world
300 holdouts in historic place defend against land grab
Route rooted in French history, fatherhood, fertility
Re: black holes, Big Bang, and quantum gravity theory
July 3
Suggest majority of world's bishops were OK with TLM use
No other such exemption by Pope Leo has been reported
Chiles is challenging law that forbids trans counseling
Mayor says the purchase will eventually 'pay for itself'
Poland provides about a quarter of all new ordinations
Returns home to TX; served for 3 years as auxiliary there
July 2
Ambongo says line held even by many European bishops
Decries sacrificing the vulnerable to culture of death
Rivituso served in several parishes, taught in high school
Anscombe Centre, decision made on 'financial grounds'
Action Alert emphasizes needs of poor children, families
Serve meals to poor, engage children, provide comfort
July 1
Blocking of wartime aid or burning land, stealing cattle
Public-school parents can get notified of indoctrination
Roll out canard of 'weaponization of First Amendment'
To be achieved 'with God’s help,' ongoing commitment
Also accused of administrative, financial mismanagement
Restored Hall of Constantine in the Apostolic Palace
June 30
Says same burdens their right to free exercise of religion
$72M of spend went to dicasteries, entities of Holy See
Priest had warned on contravention of Church teaching
Reminds all of abundant examples of priestly holiness
Processions & public acts of reparation in key cities
Says state is within its authority to shield kids from filth
June 27
6-3 decision greenlights cutting public funds for abortion
Barrier almost toppled, Pope hit on head by soft object
Families have left due to ongoing violence & harassment
'Catholic parents are checkmated at every turn,' in 'trap'
Violence rages in Christian East with 'diabolical intensity'
Who got addicted to online video games after an injury
June 26
Emphasizes celibacy as 'chastity of heart and conduct'
Says imposing outside leader only worsens situation
As 'fear has gripped' many immigrants, esp. Hispanics
Rubbish by music doctoral student, at Lutheran church
By Special Rapporteur on violence against women, girls
Amateur effort for iconic Our Lady of Hope of Macarena
June 25
Attack killed 25, left dozens injured; gov't remains quiet
Although in communion with Pope, they are overlooked
Promotes 'recognition of diverse identities, orientations'
Diocese is 'exemplary model' for recruitment, formation
Lively crowd comprised of Irish & international pilgrims
Further growth only from sub-Saharan Africa, SW Asia
June 24
Says law 'violates free exercise of religion for all Catholics'
Priest decries destruction in Jaffa and tragedy in Gaza
A gov't-ordered euthanasia clinic operated by the gov't
Sends strong signal to Chinese Catholics & to Pope Leo
Local priests wait in hope for final word from archbishops
Brazenly flouts law because state AG is pro-death activist
June 23
'More than ever, humanity cries out and pleads for peace'
Broglio: 'Beg the Prince of Peace for an end to hostilities'
Ten days of Masses, procession, adoration, & bullfights
With Corpus Christi Mass celebrated by nuncio, Gomez
Humans will be flattened by 'automatisms, simulations'
A full third of U.S. women ages 20-24 report wanting none