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![French Paralympic Marie-Amelie Le Fur (2nd-L) holds the Olympics torch during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26 as the Louvre Museum is seen in the background. French Paralympic Marie-Amelie Le Fur (2nd-L) holds the Olympics torch during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26 as the Louvre Museum is seen in the background.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240726190740_6666ef9fe03a9ab656d2747dd31490de6ee4d1a4b5a0e5a3e66e4be16b6fb45f.jpg)
Pope Francis and Holy See Sports Association to Olympic Athletes: ‘Win the Medal of Fraternity’
‘The Games can be opportunities for hope.’
![A boy looks on as his father fills in his ballot with his voting choices at the Taylor Elementary School polling location on Super Tuesday 2020 in Arlington, Virginia. A boy looks on as his father fills in his ballot with his voting choices at the Taylor Elementary School polling location on Super Tuesday 2020 in Arlington, Virginia.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240726140736_ba35efeef65c4f2a47a57ae2f68e2aa1d1b98c35775459de354329a6a97760fe.jpg)
Should Parents Vote on Behalf of Their Kids? J.D. Vance Isn’t the Only One Who Thinks So
The Republican vice-presidential candidate has come under fire for his views on ‘parental voting,’ but the idea isn’t new and isn’t necessarily partisan.
![Vandalism at a Heartbeat of Miami pregnancy center in Hialeah, Florida, July 3, 2022. Vandalism at a Heartbeat of Miami pregnancy center in Hialeah, Florida, July 3, 2022.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240726130752_01ea4d4493d927f4230600799dadf53b157ed447c5bc789d6a3ea07922e4d798.jpg)
Florida Pro-Abortion Activists to Pay Restitution Following Pro-Life Clinic Vandalism
At Heartbeat of Miami, the vandalism resulted in thousands of dollars in damages.
![In a July 24 press release, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem — a diocese that includes Jordan, Cyprus, Palestine, and Israel — announced that 40 tons of non-perishable food kits were delivered by Malteser International to a newly-established distribution center near the Patriarchate’s compound in the region for people in northern Gaza. In a July 24 press release, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem — a diocese that includes Jordan, Cyprus, Palestine, and Israel — announced that 40 tons of non-perishable food kits were delivered by Malteser International to a newly-established distribution center near the Patriarchate’s compound in the region for people in northern Gaza.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240726120728_bc90321108579481f9968d7645c0d7b269d98d582cfc26772c9575a4efc3e222.jpg)
Second Round of Aid Delivered to Gaza by Latin Patriarchate and Order of Malta
According to the press release, each food kit can feed a family of five for one month and will be distributed to both the Christian community and those in need within the area.
![Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, left, and Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield with Andrew Hansen, director of communications for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois. Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester, left, and Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield with Andrew Hansen, director of communications for the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240726100732_d25378a39b7dc759e58e60b305b239c219a5519b527a10d10dae25736c7af1dc.jpg)
Bishops Barron and Paprocki Stress the Importance of ‘Inviting Catholics Back to Mass’
In their half-hour discussion, the bishops also addressed the importance of open dialogue about faith within families, as well as the need to counter the misconception that science and faith are incompatible.
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Priest Sues Gay Hookup App Grindr Over Data Leak
In his lawsuit, Msgr. Burrill said his reputation had been 'destroyed' by the data leak.
![On Easter Monday April 6 1896, the games of the First Olympiad were officially opened. The Panathenaic Stadium was filled with an estimated 80,000 spectators. On Easter Monday April 6 1896, the games of the First Olympiad were officially opened. The Panathenaic Stadium was filled with an estimated 80,000 spectators.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024072610074_2b4a7ef678f303c17e1a3c89357903c73227721a1f8572e8153ec3e386161c79.jpg)
Paris Olympics 2024 and the Catholic Church’s Enduring Love for Sports
Eric Liddel, a divinity student when he competed in the 1924 Olympics, recognized where his running ability came from. ‘When I run, I can feel His pleasure …’
![Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, who spearheaded the U.S. bishops’ initiative of Eucharistic Revival, adores Christ in the Eucharist with tens of thousands of people in Lucas Oil Stadium. Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minnesota, who spearheaded the U.S. bishops’ initiative of Eucharistic Revival, adores Christ in the Eucharist with tens of thousands of people in Lucas Oil Stadium.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024072606070_3c7d474782f6a445e03b51cdc99bebc23fa6e2abc137a0c4a0254fe313566b0e.jpg)
The Best Photos From the National Eucharistic Congress
The week was filled with heartfelt moments, laughter, joy, and inspiration as the faithful in attendance experienced the fruits of years of preparation for the congress.
![FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on July 24 in Washington, D.C. FBI Director Christopher Wray testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on July 24 in Washington, D.C.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240725210712_fb2b93fee04921bdebcd38dbefcd073514eaa268666f92cae44cbda799c791a1.png)
FBI Director Denies Targeting Pro-Life Activists
Several House and Senate Republicans, including Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, have been calling for the FACE Act to be repealed because they say it is being unequally applied to target pro-life advocates.