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70 CHRISTIANS BEHEADED IN AFRICAN COUNTRY BY ISIS-ALIGNED MILITANTS, GROUPS SAY; WORLD MOSTLY SILENT
The 70 Christians were first rounded up by Islamist rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces, a group affiliated with the terror group Islamic State, or ISIS, according to Open Doors U.S., which monitors Christian persecution around the world…READ NOW>
JUDGE DENIES US BISHOPS’ REQUEST TO BLOCK TRUMP FUNDING FREEZE
A federal judge has denied a request from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) to block a federal funding freeze that the bishops say will greatly harm refugee aid efforts in the United States…READ MORE >
POPE HAS SIGNS OF MILD KIDNEY FAILURE, REMAINS IN CRITICAL CONDITION: VATICAN Pope Francis is conscious, showing signs of mild kidney failure, and remains in critical condition with a complex lung infection after suffering a respiratory crisis, the Vatican said on Feb. 23…READ MORE >
NOTRE DAME, DEI, AND CATHOLIC IDENTITY The university of Notre Dame is facing criticism for the recent DEI declaration by its chief academic officer. Register senior editor, Jonathan Liedl, reports. And then, Register staff writer, Matthew McDonald, looks at JD Vance’s claims about abortion and free speech in Scotland…READ MORE >
CARDINAL PAROLIN: ‘UNFOUNDED SPECULATION’ ON POPE’S RESIGNATION
In an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, the Vatican Secretary of State says the only matters of concern are the Pope’s health, his recovery, and his return to the Vatican. The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith also says news of calls for the Pope to resign is unfounded….READ MORE >
ZELENSKY SIGNALS HE WILL RESIGN IF IT BRINGS WAR TO END, PUTS UKRAINE IN NATO
He was asked at a press conference if he was ready to resign if it means that peace can be brought to the region after 3 years of war.“If [it guarantees] peace for Ukraine, if you really need me to resign, I am ready,” he said. “I can exchange it for NATO.”…READ MORE >
THOUSANDS OF USAID EMPLOYEES LAID OFF, THOUSANDS MORE PLACED ON LEAVE
Staffers received notices informing them that “as of 11:59 p.m. EST on Sunday, February 23, 2025,” all USAID employees would be “placed on administrative leave globally,” except for employees “responsible for mission-critical functions” and “core leadership,” according to the Associated Press…READ MORE >
NEWSOM ASKS CONGRESS FOR NEARLY $40 BILLION FOR LOS ANGELES WILDFIRE AID
“I’m asking Congress to have the back of the American people and provide disaster funding to help Californians recover and rebuild as soon as possible,” he said…READ MORE >
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