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Morning must-reads

September 17
King Charles attends, with heir Prince William & Kate
Tells of declining Christian presence in Middle East
Figure actually shows decrease from 67% in 2016
Cleric: Even if aimed at sects like Falun Gong, we're harmed
Reem Alsalem is joined by de-trans activist C. Cole at panel
Her sole relic, a spoil of war, was jealously kept in England
September 16
Boasts one non-infant reception for every 71 Catholics
Newman leaders report bigger crowds, many new faces
Describes synodality as sense of ‘we together,' 'our church’
Masses run hourly or semi‑hourly throughout weekend
It's accused of ethnically cleansing Christian minorities
Despite wars and calamities, they evangelize & teach
September 15
Liturgy welcomes Orthodox, Eastern, Protestant leaders
'Demand' equity, justice, etc., in letter to UN officials
Urges 'culture of reconciliation' to oppose indifference
Essay is 'draft of a personal reflection' by DC auxiliary
CatholicVote founder Burch is married father of nine
But 17 grants given under Biden will last through 2026
September 12
Lament recent 'closing of doors,' strong 'defensive stance'
Archbp. denounces illegal occupation, inaction of authorities
If Vatican decides against diocesan plan & for Opus Dei
Priest suspended for ceremonially blessing Masonic marker
Many more abortion centers are expected to close
And 54% endorse blocking others from attending a talk
September 11
And OH diocese is locking church doors at all school Masses
Covers 14,000 sq. mi., for 85,000 Catholics, with 89 priests
Shot amid Q&A at speaking event at Utah Valley University
Official has warned forced tax will bankrupt all churches
Must be allowed to compete in interscholastic sports
Conscientious profs promote 'learn to think first' policy
September 10
Says the 'whole situation' in Middle East 'is very serious'
Told to go to small area designated 'humanitarian zone'
Increased deal after selling affordable-housing property
Crowd of 10,000 in 10th annual multi-denomination event
For Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage, as in past years
Crusaders, clerics hid it before expulsion from Holy Land
September 9
List of those killed 'in hatred of the faith'; not beatification
Interviews reveal how TLM has flourished, stirred faith
Publish letter decrying cliques, 'moral decay' of leaders
Such targeting will be 'identified, terminated, rectified'
With irreverent behavior, slogans on placards, T-shirts
On YouTube, in defiance of diocesan order to desist
September 8
Before a crowd of 70,000 faithful in St. Peter's Square
Leo: Both were 'ready to give everything' for love of Christ
Attacks began in May with windows broken, cars vandalized
Must halt expansion of settlements, forced deportation idea
Caccia speaks at UN Internat'l Day against Nuclear Tests
Will be at Westminster Cathedral; King & Queen to attend
September 5
Allows citizens to sue makers, providers, even out-of-state
Defendants urge continuing, for women’s/girls' sports
Two get 1-year prison sentences, likely to be commuted
Effect on Mass attendance varies; one constant is fear
As expected; Pope will close the year on Jan. 6, 2026
Marking 75th anniv. of Ven. Patrick Peyton’s 1950 event
September 4
Not at pope's invitation; war-related items on agenda
Annual reauthorization brings uncertainty, disruption
Or 2.8M people, including 724,000 youth ages 13-17 (3.3%)
After NJ state AG issues subpoena for donor records
To discuss complex diplomatic situation with China
Present custom papal motorcycle destined for charity
September 3
Says it would violate freedom, push faithful to 'hide'
Watchdog org highlights 'the rise of Christianophobia'
Archdiocese, in bankruptcy proceedings, unable to help
For 'smart cities' after forced displacement of Palestinians
In malpractice suit; despite past anonymity of Roe, Doe
Congregation in Rome was interviewed for production
September 2
Magnitude 6.0 quake with aftershocks killed 1,400 so far
In lead-up to centenary of 1925 apparition at Pontevedra
Friar: 1.5M are displaced in worst flooding in decades
Gena Heraty has served disabled kids there for 30 years
Reports Leo's continuity in 'welcoming' all, incl. LGBTs
Plus 16 others in nation this year, 2 upcoming in Beijing
August 29
Says solutions to 'truly end' it are being obstructed
Porters of St. Joseph volunteers respond to security lack
To invoke Christ’s mercy over the harm; renew blessing
Which has been at serious risk of schism in recent years
Practice is rife with exploitation, violence against women
Poisoned pregnant girlfriend; two similar cases in Texas
August 28
He posted an online hate-laced manifesto beforehand
Tells archbishop he's 'profoundly saddened' by slayings
Which went to public schools but not to nonpublic ones
Backs recent joint declaration by Jerusalem patriarchs
Says only an ecumenical council can modify the calculation
Served in U.S. for nine years; rel. worker visa is expiring