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Morning must-reads

October 2
Announce plan for 'concrete response' to serious crisis
'I hope Hamas will accept it within the given time frame'
Closures in Baton Rouge allow LA to join WY, ND, & MS
Looks willing to continue Francis’s showy 'green' stance
And historic churches severely damaged, incl. collapse
The fall of self-styled Francis-spokesman on U.S. affairs?
October 1
Conf. was preparing statement; Cupich laments division
Makes 'seamless garment'-style remarks about 'pro-life'
Says such interventions 'do not heal but rather harm'
As $5M will be used for 'economic development only' in WV
Cites push to expand arsenals, create new types of WMD
'Smart Families' org grows to 113 schools across US, UK
September 30
Jihadists have political power & a national Islamization plan
After lay leader requested that the scandal be discussed
Faithful decry coercion, see too-small chapel set up to fail
First time TLM has been permitted there since July 2021
In Morocco from 2017 to 2024, and abused there also
Must 'actively guide religion to adapt to socialist society'
September 29
The 38th; for his 'contribution to the renewal of theology'
Becciu et al. perceive 'good sign' as appeal continues
Cites jurisdiction; diocese seeks abuse-settlement cash
If GA bishops had taken stand against seminary bigotry
Served only part of sentence for abuse of seminarians
IN law allows wrongly accused to recoup attorney fees
September 26
For foul, far-left, 'anti-fascist' gun club linked to violence
Prevost's old job; highest-ranking curial appointment so far
Fed. court hears arguments in Doe v. Planned Parenthood
Leaders create foundation to help Portuguese youth
Talk highlights needed intersection of science, spirituality
Due to pressure to succeed, stigma surrounding asking help
September 25
And prominent pro-life leaders add to the opposition
After probe into affairs with women and embezzlement
Violence by Islamist insurgency & rebel paramilitary force
Says, 'If Europe were truly united, I believe it could do a lot'
An estimated 3-4 babies/day are illegally abandoned in U.S.
Sister: A whole generation now has never heard about Jesus
September 24
Cdl. Pizzaballa speaks to Sant’Egidio peace vigil in Rome
Garcia does so 4 days before installation as Austin bishop
Former trust squandered via politics, pedophilia, money
Probe concluded abuse allegation was 'not sustained'
To head archdiocese facing bankruptcy, costly settlement
He imparts his main concern for Church unity, normalcy
September 23
Guinean prelate has hailed Leo’s 'evangelical awareness'
On how religious liberty is 'embattled'; & on Dobbs, mercy
Cardinal claims he's 'engaging in dialogue' with Durbin
Evangelical-style event features strong Christian rhetoric
At 4pm Rome time on Oct. 22, the feast of St. John Paul II
In clear signal to U.S. after Israeli bombing of Qatar
September 22
'There's no future based on violence, forced exile, revenge'
He maintains he acted with papal approval & authority
Recommends formation of local participatory bodies
'Nuns vs. The Vatican' premiered at Toronto Film Festival
Notes it violates Chicago’s own archdiocesan policy
Once complete, basilica will be the tallest church in Europe
September 19
Pope admits he's still deciding approach to TLM, China
Military seized power last year, fails to stop jihadist terror
Leo offers 'more Christ-centered proclamation' of Gospel
Who was barred from Communion by his bishop, Paprocki
Trio uses Instagram to promote their cause, get support
Attendees voted in favor of the pro-life argument, 60-31
September 18
Brutally killed while taking part in a wake; homes set afire
Citizens face kidnapping, extortion, living in camps, death
Pope Leo has opportunity to refresh leadership there
Discusses fate of Armenians in enclave in Azerbaijan
Who is now serving 12-year prison sentence for abuse
First project of its new online platform, Angelicum Media
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