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BELARUS: Polish priests "increasingly not allowed to continue their work"

Since the beginning of 2026, the regime's senior religious affairs official, Plenipotentiary Aleksandr Rumak, has refused bishops' requests for at least a dozen Polish Catholic priests to be allowed to continue their religious service in the …

Germany banks on safety, value to draw summer 2026 tourists

Germany continues to top the list of favorite European destinations for tourists worldwide, thanks to its blend of vibrant cities, stunning nature, and refined culture. In this interview, Petra Hedorfer, Chairwoman of the Executive Board of the German  …

Beer, Germans & Methodism

Discover how German Americans in St. Louis traversed the rocky path of religion, politics, and yes, beer from the 1840s to the 1920s. Missouri Humanities speaker Elizabeth Kurrus will explore the chaos and tumult of this era through the history of …

Falls Church named most ‘cat-loving’ city in Virginia

Around Town Is there anything Falls Church residents love as much as dogs? Cats, apparently. Just months after being named the most “dog-loving” city in Virginia, the Little City has ranked top in the state for its residents’ love of cats. PetSmart placed …

ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH OF FULDA TO OBSERVE 140TH ANNIVERSARY

By Norma Dittman Believe it or not, 2026 marks the 140th anniversary of the founding of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Fulda, MN, and the 70th anniversary of the dedication of its current church building. An anniversary celebration is planned for Sunday, July …

Why the Church invests in preserving historic sites

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A 60-Year Rivalry Finally Settled? Messi, the ‘Hand of God,’ and England vs. Argentina

Argentina defeated England 2–1 in the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 15, advancing to the World Cup final for the second consecutive tournament. The victory also preserved one of the nation’s most remarkable World Cup records: whenever …

Pfeifer church celebrates Volga Germans Sesquicentennial on Sept. 12

Demise of Timmy the whale inspires satirical play exploring German identity

When people in Germany organised a daring rescue mission for a humpback whale stranded on the Baltic coast in April, it briefly looked like a country stricken with political division and economic anxiety was rallying around a common cause. A new satirical …

Vatican Gardens offer a refuge of Marian spirituality

With the recent addition of a Polish mosaic, this spiritual labyrinth serves as an immense open-air shrine uniting the diverse cultures of Catholic peoples. Occupying about 57 acres — a little more than half the surface area of the world’s smallest state …

Former Vatican chef’s SoHo eatery participating in NYC Restaurant Week

It’s food fit for a Pope.  Chef Salvo Lo Castro, of Casasalvo on Spring Street in SoHo, spent 10 years at the Vatican and cooked for two popes. The food at his eatery is Sicilian-Mediterranean.  What You Need To Know NYC Restaurant Week runs from July 20 …

Germany opens New Opportunities for Pakistani Nurses amid Healthcare Worker Shortage

ISLAMABAD – Germany is looking beyond its borders to fill the growing shortage of nurses. For thousands of qualified Pakistani nursing professionals, this crisis is opening doors to promising careers abroad. Pakistan’s Bureau of Emigration and Overseas …

At St. Nick's-St. Mary's in Wilkes-Barre and around NEPA, church bazaar season is in full swing

On Monday morning the basement of St. Nicholas-St. Mary School in Wilkes-Barre felt even hotter than the sweltering summer outside. Sweaty and filled with people, food, and household goods as far as the eye could see, the scene brought Patricia Fagula to …

Homeowner's fury after neighbour builds elevated platform that looks like an 'East German lookout tower' - which ...

A homeowner has lost a bitter planning row after her neighbours built a platform that she has compared to an 'East German lookout tower'. The 65-year-old, who does not wish to be named amid tensions with her neighbours, said she has largely been …

Cardinal who announced Bishop Strickland’s removal backs Pope Leo’s leadership

(LifeSiteNews) — Texans can rest assured that Pope Leo XIV is leading the Catholic Church with compassion, resolve, and deliberate clarity, according to Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston. Catholics may recall that Cardinal …

A man on the train in Victoria

His family had voted Labor for generations. Even the Split hadn’t moved them. Something in the last ten years finally did. As it turned out, my model had been defining this man for about a year before we shared a train carriage. A few times each year I …

Petertide ordinations: Ordinands share their experiences

Angelika Bocchetti is the School of Discipleship lead in the diocese of Southwell & Nottingham I FELT called to ministry from a young age, and spent quite a while studying what that might be. I had a clear sense that priesthood was not what God was …

St. Michael's Abbey elects Filipino priest as third abbot in its history

One of the largest Norbertine communities in the world, St. Michaelʼs Abbey in Orange County, California, has elected Father John Caronan as its third abbot since its founding in 1961, succeeding Abbot Eugene Hayes, who led the community for 31 years. …

Cardinal Burke: Synodality ‘has to be stopped’ and thoroughly reexamined

(LifeSiteNews) — In a wide-ranging interview after Pope Leo XIV’s second extraordinary consistory of cardinals held June 26-27, Cardinal Raymond Burke delivered a forceful critique of the Vatican’s ongoing emphasis on synodality, calling for it to be …

Thousands to Unite in San Diego This Fall for the Global Conference for Israel

As Jewish National Fund-USA marks 125 years, the nation's largest annual gathering of Zionists will look ahead to the next century of impact. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thousands of supporters of the …

Cancer Survivor Michell Maxwell Unveils Spiritual Guide to Finding Purpose in Life's Deepest Wounds

"Beauty in the Brokenness" offers a powerful roadmap for transforming grief and adversity into unshakeable faith and personal triumph. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world desperate for authentic …

ORDINARY EXCEPTIONALISM BY BOB HOEBEKE OFFERS POWERFUL MODERN PARABLES OF FAITH, PURPOSE, AND EXTRAORDINARY GRACE

Bob Hoebeke’s moving new collection invites readers to discover how God can use ordinary lives for exceptional impact. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bob Hoebeke, a builder, entrepreneur, longtime man of faith, and …

Hope Fitzgerald, Spiritual Guide and Author, Shares Her Journey and the Transformational Power of the Infinity Wave®

The Infinity Wave® provides individuals with a practical spiritual tool to quiet the mind, navigate change, and experience greater emotional well-being LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Some of life's …

Federal Court Finds Lummi Nation Likely to Succeed in Lawsuit over Disturbance of Ancestral Burial Sites

Court Orders Advance Notice Before Any Further Ground-Disturbing Work in Point Roberts BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A federal judge yesterday granted significant preliminary relief to the Lummi Nation in its …

Sunny Glen Children's Home Youth Honored in Washington, D.C., for Writing on Youth Violence

SAN BENITO, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A youth in the care of Sunny Glen Children's Home was honored in Washington, D.C., this week for a personal essay on the impact of violence, selected from students nationwide …

Rand Group expands Sage partnership into Canada

Expansion brings Sage Intacct expertise, implementation services, and long-term support to Canadian organizations HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rand Group, a professional services firm specializing in ERP, CRM, …

American Friends of NATAL Rallies Support for Trauma Care at Hamptons Events, New IDF Partnership & Expanding Impact

American Friends of NATAL expands global mental health programs, partners with the IDF for trauma care, and announces its annual NYC Gala on Nov 10. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an ongoing effort to raise …

Special General Council Meeting 8.8.26

LEGENDS OF GOSPEL: VEGAS RESIDENCY Featuring The Clark Sisters, Deitrick Haddon and Fred Hammond Announced

IKON Presents & Dr. Holly Carter Announce The First Gospel Residency on the Las Vegas Strip in 60 Years, The Theater at Virgin Hotels October 8 & 9, 2026 LAS VEGAS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IKON Presents …

ActsSocial Publicly Launches as Faith-First Social Platform Built on Community Instead of Outrage

Already connecting more than 7,000 verified members across 195 countries, the ad-free platform offers a new vision for meaningful online connection MCKINNEY, TX, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when many people are …

LEAD Against Trafficking Launches Statewide Campaign Urging Ohio Senate Vote on Bipartisan Anti-Trafficking Bills

HB 47 and HB 88 passed the Ohio House with overwhelming bipartisan support but remain stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LEAD Against Trafficking (Legislative Engagement, …

Al Aman Fund Launched the Annual Back to Education Campaign to Support Orphaned Youth for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

Al Aman Fund Launched the Annual Back to Education Campaign to Support Orphaned Youth for the 2026/2027 Academic Year AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Al Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans has launched its annual …

صندوق الأمان يطلق حملة العودة للتعليم تحت عنوان “معك طريقهم أمان” لدعم الشباب الأيتام للعام الدراسي 2026/ 2027

صندوق الأمان يطلق حملة العودة للتعليم تحت عنوان “معك طريقهم أمان” لدعم الشباب الأيتام للعام الدراسي 2026/ 2027 AMMAN, AMMAN, JORDAN, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- أطلق صندوق الأمان لمستقبل الأيتام حملته السنوية "العودة إلى التعليم…

Markkula Center for Applied Ethics to Host 'AI and Magnifica Humanitas’: A Webinar Series About the Papal Encyclical

SANTA CLARA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics is hosting a four-part webinar series on "AI and Magnifica Humanitas." Markkula Center staff …

RockLeaf Landscaping Releases Project Data Showing Growth in Multi-Element Backyard Renovations

TORONTO, ON, CANADA, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RockLeaf Landscaping, a residential and commercial landscape design and build firm serving the Greater Toronto Area, reported that homeowners commissioning full backyard transformations are …

Dr. James E. Harris Jr. Shares a Remarkable Journey From Childhood Poverty to a Career in Surgery

Not Who I Once Was reveals how faith, resilience, family, and determination transformed a troubled youth into a life of purpose and professional achievement. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. James E. …

Industry Analyst Jeff Kagan Recognizes Susan and Michael Dell for Their Commitment to Children and Families

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Continues to Create Opportunities Helping Children and Families Around the World NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Industry Analyst, Strategic Advisor, and Tech Influencer Jeff …

Awakening Foundation Kicks Off Its Annual Ticket Offer Tomorrow with $30 All-In Tickets

Summer just got better. July 15-22, get select tickets to Awakening Foundation's biggest Christian music tours for just $30 All-In + taxes, while supplies last. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Summer just got even …

My Sins Shares a Powerful Journey of Redemption, Healing, and Personal Freedom

Clayton G. Lesatz offers an honest memoir encouraging readers to confront guilt, embrace forgiveness, and discover freedom through faith and transformation. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Clayton G. …