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Morning Brief: Gulf War Illness Finally Recognized, Israel Marks Two Years Since Hamas Attack, China’s Premier to Visit North Korea
Good morning, it’s Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The CDC finally recognized Gulf War illness after 30 years, giving veterans long-sought validation. In Washington, Trump weighs Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles but vows not to escalate with...
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Pope Leo XIV says the poor evangelize us in first document, Dilexi Te
In the first major document of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not only objects of charity but also evangelists who can prompt us to conversion through their example of weakness and reliance on God. “The poor can act as...
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The Papal guidelines on artificial intelligence: Not a replacement for the human person
(Part 3) As we saw in the last two columns in this series, Pope Leo XIV — true to the promise he made immediately after being elected Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church — has been issuing moral and ethical guidelines about the use of...
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Leo XIV: Consecrated life can lead to true happiness
In his homily at the Mass for the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, the Pontiff invited them to spread the "'fresh air' of authentic love throughout the world." Pope Leo XIV encouraged participants in the Jubilee of Consecrated Life to live their lives...
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Independent Sophie Scamps quits parliamentary sports club after Pocock ban – as it happened
Independent MP Sophie Scamps latest to quit parliamentary social sports club Independent MP Sophie Scamps says she is quitting the federal parliamentary social sports club after cross-bencher David Pocock was banned. Guardian Australia today...
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Love for the poor is hallmark of faith, pope says in first exhortation, 'Dilexi Te'
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St.Louis Review - Missouri
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Lola Gomez | Catholic News Service Pope Leo XIV shared a moment with guests assisted by the Albano diocesan Caritas agency during a luncheon at the Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, Aug. 17. VATICAN CITY — Many Christians “need to go...
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DOC NYC Unveils 16th Annual Film Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)
Christopher Nelius’ “Whistle,” about champion whistlers, will kick off the 16th annual DOC NYC film festival on Nov. 12. “Whistle,” which debuted at TIFF, is one of 200 films that will screen as part of DOC NYC’s main slate lineup, which includes...
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‘Dilexi Te’: 3 Key Takeaways from Pope Leo’s First Exhortation
The teaching torch has been passed. Pope Leo XIV’s first formal document as pope, the apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te (I Have Loved You), was presented today at 11:30 a.m. Rome time. The exhortation is the completion of work begun by Pope Francis...
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Yuma Sun - Arizona
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Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for...
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“It Hurts Me That My People Don’t Defend Migrants” Says Cuban Businessman in Miami
Cuban businessman Mike Fernández believes the thaw with the U.S. failed because of “the fear of older Cuban leaders, who are afraid of change.” Fernández, 73, has fought all kinds of battles and now leads the umpteenth skirmish, this time from...
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We Must All Fight Courageously for the Right to Education
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L'Osservatore Romano
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Alessandro Gisotti At the age of 14, in her fight to affirm women’s right to education in her home country of Pakistan, Malala Yousafzai became the target of a brutal Taliban attack that nearly cost her life. But Malala did not stop. She continued...
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Fordham Honors Catholic LGBTQ+ Ministry Trailblazer
Fordham hosted a film screening and discussion honoring the centenary of the life and legacy of John McNeill, a pioneer in Catholic LGBTQ+ ministry. Panelists connected McNeill’s work to modern national, theological and political issues on Oct. 6...
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Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump’s immigration crackdown after being shown migrants’ letters
(CBS News Texas) - The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families “terrorized” by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded...
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Analysis: ‘Dilexi Te’ defined by charity, continuity and unity
(OSV News) — Five months into his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV has promulgated his first official document, making as his own the draft of a text unfinished by his predecessor. Described as an exercise in “continuity” with Pope Francis, the apostolic...
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Why travelling solo in midlife helped me embrace being suddenly single
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The Times
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When I was invited to go, alone, on a female-only guided tour of Italy, my initial reaction was a firm no. I’ve only ever holidayed with family and friends and am allergic to being herded around cities with a bunch of strangers. Add to the mix...
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Texas bishop brings Pope Leo XIV desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown
The Texas bishop on the front lines of the U.S. immigration crackdown met Wednesday with Pope Leo XIV, bringing him a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported as...
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Pope Leo XIV, in His First Major Document, ‘Dilexi Te,’ Says the Poor Evangelize Us
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National Catholic Register
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Christ’s whole life is an example of poverty, Pope Leo writes, and the Church, if it wants to belong to Christ, must give the poor a privileged place. In the first major document of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV writes that the poor are not only...
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Mankato Free Press - Minnesota
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Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount is buying the successful news commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The...
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Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for...
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Bari Weiss is the new editor-in-chief of CBS News after Paramount buys her website NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount is buying the successful news commentary website The Free Press and installed its founder, Bari Weiss, as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The...