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Growing number of Americans believe religion on its way back 

A growing number of Americans believe religion is on its way back, a new study from Pew Research Centre suggests. Source: NCR Online.

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US and Arab countries commit to upholding Gaza ceasefire

The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye have signed a “historic” declaration committing to upholding a ceasefire in Gaza, as the families of 24 deceased hostages still held by Hamas await news of their release. Source: ABC News.

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Catholic organisations urge Congress to end US Government shutdown

Catholic organisations called for a swift resolution to the United States Government shutdown to mitigate the potential harm to government-funded programs serving the poor and vulnerable. Source: CNA.

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Netanyahu agrees to US proposal to end Gaza war

Israel has agreed to a United States proposal to end its war on Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have announced after holding talks at the White House. Source: ABC News.

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US Catholic bishops express sorrow after attack on LDS church

Several United States Catholic bishops have expressed sorrow over a deadly attack at a Michigan house of worship, which took place just weeks after a mass shooting at a Minnesota Catholic church. Source: OSV News.

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Trump honours Kirk’s devotion to Christ

United States President Donald Trump, Erika Kirk and more than a dozen others gave speeches to honour the late Charlie Kirk at a memorial service, highlighting his efforts to promote conservative values to young people and promote the Gospel on campus. Source: CNA.

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Parents of shooting victim say daughter’s progress a ‘miracle’

Three weeks after the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minnesota that killed two children and injured 21 during Mass, the parents of a 12-year-old girl who was shot in the head say her progress has been “miraculous”. Source: CNA.

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US bishops, officials call for prayer after conservative activist shot dead

United States Catholic bishops and public officials called for prayer after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Source: OSV News.

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US community ‘turning to the Lord’ one week after church shooting

A United States archbishop said Catholics and others are revealing “signs of God’s great love” in the week following the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Source: CNA.