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Netanyahu call to Pope shows Israel has to acknowledge Church’s influence

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and Patriarch Theophilos III of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem visit Gaza after Thursday’s attack on the Church of the Holy Family, July 18, 2025. (Credit: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem.)

Pope Leo XIV calls Cardinal Pizzaballa about attack on Gaza church

Jul 18
Charles Collins

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, speaks at the Serviam Servant Leadership Conference in the Philippines, July 12, 2025. (Credit: Serviam Catholic Community Foundation Incorporated.)

Filipino cardinals Tagle, David criticize discrimination against migrants

Jul 19
Joseph San Mateo

Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians are seen amid war-damaged infrastructure in Gaza City, Thursday, July 17, 2025. (Credit: Jehad Alshrafi/AP.)

Patriarchs of Jerusalem jointly condemn strike on Catholic church in Gaza

Jul 18
Charles Collins

Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on July 13, is seen in his hometown of Daura, in northern Nigeria, on Feb. 23, 2019. (Credit: Ben Curtis/AP.)

Nigerian Christians reflect on former President Buhari after his death

Jul 18
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Smoke from an explosion rises in the northern Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel, on Friday, July 18, 2025. (Credit: Ohad Zwigenberg/AP.)

Netanyahu call to Pope shows Israel has to acknowledge Church’s influence

Jul 20
Charles Collins

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The heart seeks God and wants peace

Jul 20
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, speaks at the Serviam Servant Leadership Conference in the Philippines, July 12, 2025. (Credit: Serviam Catholic Community Foundation Incorporated.)

Filipino cardinals Tagle, David criticize discrimination against migrants

Jul 19
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Then-U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry greets President Biya in 2014. (Credit: U.S. State Department.)

Canon lawyer urges Cameroon bishops to oppose President Biya running again

Jul 19
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