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Published on Aug 8, 2026

The Canvas of Sovereignty: Inside the World of Royal Portraiture

Throughout history, portraiture has served a purpose far beyond mere artistic expression. From the royal courts of Europe to the state institutions of Asia and the Americas, painted portraits have been employed to preserve historical memory, voice …

Source: International Business Times Singapore - Pending
Published on Aug 7, 2026

Pope Leo XIV to Young People in Assisi: “Europe and the world are looking to you for new saints”

On the Solemnity of the Transfiguration of the Lord, as part of the Pontiff’s pastoral visit on the occasion of the 800th anniversary On the anniversary of St. Francis’s death, Pope Leo XIV invited more than two thousand young people to Assisi to commit …

Source: Omnes - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Nicaea’s legacy inspires steps toward Catholic-Orthodox unity

Since the election of Pope Leo XIV, outreach to the Orthodox Church has continued with renewed energy. As you may remember, much of the Christian world marked the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea last year. Catholics and Orthodox Christians saw …

Source: Catholic Star Herald - New Jersey - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 4, 2026

Cardinal returns to prison camp where he spent 18 years

Cardinal Ernest Simoni (CNS/Lola Gomez) At the age of 97, Cardinal Ernest Simoni offered a public Mass at the former prison camp in Albania where he used to offer Mass in secret during his 18 years of sentenced forced labour. Source: OSV News. The …

Source: Catholic News - Pending
Published on Aug 4, 2026

At 97, cardinal said Mass where he once risked death to do so

Copy linkArchive article On the morning of July 31, Cardinal Ernest Simoni celebrated Mass at Spaç — the former forced-labor prison built around a copper and pyrite mine in central Albania — in memory of those who suffered and died there under the …

Source: Aleteia - Neutral
Published on Aug 4, 2026

Cardinal Who Brought Francis to Tears Returns to the Prison Where the Communists Tried to Execute Him

It looks like an ordinary outdoor Mass celebrated by a cardinal. But few could imagine the extraordinary story behind it. This is Ernest Simoni, a cardinal of the Catholic Church. The place: Spaç Prison, where he spent 28 years as a prisoner under the …

Source: Rome Reports - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Hundreds camp in Rome heatwave as Meloni government cracks down on squats

Hundreds of people have spent a week sleeping in tents in the Rome heat amid a standoff between Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government and local politicians over the future of Italy’s most high-profile centre for housing and social assistance. A minor fire …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Aug 3, 2026

Pope Leo writes to 97-year-old cardinal who spent 18 years in labor camps

ROME (OSV News) — At the age of 97, Cardinal Ernest Simoni, returned to the former prison camp in Albania where he used to offer Mass in secret during his 18 years of sentenced forced labor, offering a public Mass July 31 in the memory of those who …

Source: The Catholic Sun - Arizona - Center-right
Published on Jul 28, 2026

Medjugorje shrine targeted in overnight vandalism, altar fire

(OSV News) — Police are investigating several acts of vandalism and desecration at the famed village of Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, where Marian apparitions are alleged to have occurred since 1981. In a statement published July 28, the town’s parish …

Source: The Catholic Sun - Arizona - Center-right
Published on Jul 31, 2026

St. Elin, subsidiarity, and papal parties

Hey everybody, Just a reminder that Ed is on vacation, and I’m JD. Further, Michelle is away, and I’ve sent Luke home early after a long day toiling in the salt mines. So the copy editing of this newsletter might be substandard. Bear with me. It’s …

Source: The Pillar - Neutral
Published on Aug 2, 2026

Hymn voted nation's favourite piece of music

This year there was a new favourite: the top-rated piece was The Benedictus, part of the Armed Man Mass by Karl Jenkins. The poll has been running for 31 years, with popular and expected favourites appearing regularly, and this is the first time a work by …

Source: Hampshire Chronicle - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2026

World-famous Christian shrine burnt and branded 'devil in a skirt' in grim act of vandalism

A world-famous Christian shrine in Bosnia has been burnt and daubed with the words "devil in a skirt" in a grim act of vandalism. On Tuesday, police arrested a man in connection with the arson and desecration of the Shrine of Our Lady in …

Source: GB News - Right-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Polish suspect in Medjugorje vandalism faced job loss, divorce, friend says

Locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina's famed Marian shrine Medjugorje began cleaning a vandalized statue of the Virgin Mary and repairing a burned outdoor altar, as police detained a Polish suspect and calls grew to avoid online attacks against the …

Source: Angelus News - California - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Polish suspect in Medjugorje shrine vandalism detained

Locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina's famed Marian shrine Medjugorje began cleaning a vandalized statue of the Virgin Mary and repairing a burned outdoor altar, as police detained a Polish suspect and calls grew to avoid online attacks against the …

Source: Union of Catholic Asian News - Indeterminate
Published on Jul 28, 2026

Desecration of Marian statue and altar in Medjugorje investigated

An investigation has been launched as a statue of Our Lady and an outdoor altar were found desecrated in Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on the evening of July 27 to 28. The statue was found with the Virgin Mary’s hands and face painted black, with …

Source: The Catholic Herald - Pending
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Polish suspect in Medjugorje vandalism detained

Locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina's famed Marian shrine Medjugorje began cleaning a vandalized statue of the Virgin Mary and repairing a burned outdoor altar, as police detained a Polish suspect and calls grew to avoid online attacks against the …

Source: The Catholic Register - Right-wing
Published on Jul 29, 2026

Polish suspect in Medjugorje vandalism detained; calls against online condemnation grow

Locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s famed Marian shrine Medjugorje began cleaning a vandalized statue of the Virgin Mary and repairing a burned outdoor altar, as police detained a Polish suspect and calls grew to avoid online attacks against the troubled …

Source: Catholic Standard - Washington D.C. - Center-right
Published on Jul 28, 2026

Medjugorje parish condemns vandalism, urges prayer and forgiveness

After an image of Our Lady was defaced and the outdoor altar of St. James Church set alight, the parish of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina urges the faithful not to repay evil with evil. Vatican News The parish of Medjugorje has condemned acts of …

Source: Vatican News - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jul 28, 2026

Today in History: July 28, US Army airplane crashes into Empire State Building

Today is Tuesday, July 28, the 209th day of 2026. There are 156 days left in the year.In 1794, Maximilien Robespierre and Louis Antoine de Saint-Just were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution. In 1914, World War I began as Austria-Hungary …

Source: The Journal Gazette - Indiana - Pending

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 16:55 GMT

WickWick Launches Fourth Book in Its War and Peace Picture Book Series for Children

Helsinki, Finland, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As conflicts around the world push record numbers of families from their homes, a Finnish publisher's War and Peace picture book series offers children a language for the hardest subjects: war, …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:18 GMT

Epstein Files Show 2019 Bannon Messages Targeting Pope Francis

(MENAFN) The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files includes messages from 2019 showing former White House adviser Steve Bannon corresponding with the convicted sex offender about ways to undermine Pope Francis. Reports suggest Bannon viewed the late …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:15 GMT

Epstein Files Reveal Bannon’s Plot Against Pope Francis

(MENAFN) The latest release of Jeffrey Epstein’s documents includes messages from 2019 between former White House adviser Steve Bannon and the convicted sex offender, discussing strategies to challenge Pope Francis. CNN reported on Saturday that the newly …

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Published on July 3, 2026 - 14:20 GMT

From CHRIS PRATT as Exec Producer, 'FIGHTING SPIRIT: A COMBAT CHAPLAIN’S JOURNEY' on TUBI and ROKU for AMERICA’S 250th

From Executive Producer CHRIS PRATT, "FIGHTING SPIRIT: A COMBAT CHAPLAIN’S JOURNEY" debuts on TUBI and ROKU for free just in time for America's 250th birthday. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just in time …

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Published on June 29, 2026 - 04:09 GMT

Bankole Thompson's Landmark Catholic Address Calls America to Recover the Moral Power of Hope

Nationally acclaimed journalist and public intellectual challenges faith leaders to help shape the moral future of democracy, race and economic justice DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, June 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an evening that …

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Published on June 30, 2026 - 14:36 GMT

360 Privacy Names George Sax Senior Vice President, Enterprise Security Operations

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 360 Privacy today announced the appointment of George L. Sax as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Security Operations. A former Deputy Assistant Director of the United States Secret Service and most …

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Published on April 23, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

K3 Holdings and Alpine LA Properties Honor the Legacy of Pope Francis

Company Leaders Reflect on Pope Francis’ Message of Compassion, Justice, and Human Dignity LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- K3 Holdings, a privately held real estate investment firm with extensive holdings …

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Published on April 22, 2025 - 15:50 GMT

JMU expert available to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, upcoming conclave

HARRISONBURG, Va., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pope Francis died April 21 at the age of 88. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936 in Argentina, he was the first pope from Latin America. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Pope Francis was …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 19:03 GMT

Fr. Morson Livingston Releases 'When the Machines Learn', Offering Christian Wisdom for an AI-Driven World

LAND O' LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Fr. Morson Livingston announces the release of When the Machines Learn: Ancient Wisdom for a Happy Life in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, a thought-provoking …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

Mt. Shasta Spiritual Tours Highlights 2026 Sacred Tours, Retreats, and Guided Activations

Led by Paul of Venus and supported by guides and facilitators, the company offers small-group spiritual experiences shaped by Mount Shasta’s sacred tradition MOUNT SHASTA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mt. Shasta …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Documentary About Life and Work of Kenneth Ring, Ph.D., to Premiere August 26 at Near-Death Experience Conference

Embraced by the Light Author Betty Eadie to Speak Just Ahead of Film Screening DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new film chronicling the life and work of pioneering near-death experience researcher and author Kenneth …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:05 GMT

Biblical Investigation Examines Whether a Modern Warning Message Reflects a Historic Pattern Found Throughout Scripture

A Biblical Investigation Raises One of the Most Consequential Questions of Our Time TX, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A newly published investigation is inviting public examination of a 270-word document entitled "Woe …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:06 GMT

Chad Gott Invites Readers To Walk With God In Transformative 50-Day Devotional

Who God Is, How God Sees Us combines Scripture, prayer, reflection, and daily walking to help readers deepen their faith and embrace their God-given identity. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Chad Gott …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:02 GMT

Faith In The Lord Shares A Remarkable Journey From Survival To Redemption

Rico Nguyen's inspiring memoir reveals how faith, perseverance, and God's grace transformed a life marked by hardship into a powerful testimony of hope. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rico Nguyen …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:53 GMT

Down Through the Years, He Was There All the Time! Shares a powerful testimony of faith and redemption

Anita Burnett presents an inspiring Christian memoir reflecting on God’s presence through life and encouraging readers to discover hope, grace, and faith. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Anita Burnett …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:42 GMT

Angels Among Us Blends Heavenly Adventure, Romance, and Redemption in a Captivating New Novel

Debbie S. Blankenship delivers an uplifting story where love, sacrifice, and faith intersect as a warrior angel discovers what it truly means to be human. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Debbie S. …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:38 GMT

My Five G’s Of Success Provides A Practical Roadmap For Purpose-Driven Achievement And Lasting Fulfillment

Dr. Terry V. Jones introduces a faith-inspired development guide empowering readers to align purpose, leadership, and intentional living with lasting success. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Terry V. …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:13 GMT

The Milk Can: When the Test Came Back Positive Shares a Powerful True Story of Faith, Forgiveness, and Restoration

Mary Johnston presents a deeply personal Christian memoir offering hope through healing, steadfast prayer, and God’s faithfulness during life’s greatest trials. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Johnston …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:09 GMT

From Teenage Runaway to Master Builder: Father and Daughter Share a Legacy of Faith in Go Further with God

S. Renee Smith and William J. Smith, Sr. invite readers into a devotional memoir about faith, resilience, divine direction, and wisdom through generations. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Go Further with …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 11:57 GMT

Addressing the Discipleship Gap: Christ Academy Expands Global Multimedia Ministry

ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Christ Academy, a Christian discipleship ministry based in Orlando, Florida, continues to expand its mission of strengthening the global Church by producing a wide range of biblically …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 22:43 GMT

Mt. Gilead Acquires 38.5-Acre Redemption Canyon, Seeks Support to Repay $3.282M Loan

The adjoining Sebastopol property expands Christian ministry in Sonoma County; the acquisition is complete, but prayer, giving and volunteers are still needed. SEBASTOPOL, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mt. Gilead Bible …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 22:31 GMT

NEW TOOLS HELP AUSTRALIANS TAKE CONTROL OF END-OF-LIFE WISHES

From mushroom coffins and shrouded cremations to celebrations of life, Australians are changing the way they say goodbye. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Australian funeral is quietly changing. From mushroom coffins and …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:08 GMT

Thousands Unite in Complete Bhagavad Gita Recitation, Dedicating Its Merit to Global Peace and Universal Harmony

Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji Leads Global Bhagavad Gita Recitation Dedicated to Peace, Prosperity and Universal Harmony ALLEN, TX, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of Bhagavad Gita students from across the …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 20:10 GMT

Sandi Patty Returns with First New Recorded Song in more than a Decade, 'The Voice I Have Now,' on August 21st

Across a career spanning nearly five decades, Sandi Patty will release new music on August 21st with the song "The Voice I Have Now." NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Few voices have shaped Christian …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 17:32 GMT

Exponential and Stadia to Lead Church Multiplication Pre-Conference at Spire 2026

Full-day Church Multiplication Pre-Conference at SpireConference aims to help move American churches from a 7% multiplication rate toward a 16% tipping point. CARMEL, IN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stadia Church Planting …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Dude Perfect and TPR. Conclude Record-Breaking 2026 Squad Games Tour

Twenty-Two Nights of Connecting Families Through Live Sports, Including Largest Show in Dude Perfect History NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dude Perfect has officially wrapped the 2026 Squad Games Tour. The …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

World-Renowned Spiritual Master Inaugurates New Science of Spirituality Meditation Center in Lynnwood, Near Seattle

New 8,000-sq-ft Lynnwood center offers free meditation programs, youth activities, and community service to the greater Seattle area. LYNNWOOD, WA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new center dedicated to meditation, …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Jewish Communal Fund Announces a New President and New Board Members

JCF announces Daniel Blaser as Board President, six new trustees and FY2027 officers following a record $1.3B grantmaking year. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jewish Communal Fund Announces a New President and …

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