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News – Page 334 – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

August 13, 2025

Persecution of Christians Escalates Across India, by Jason Jones

By Jason Jones, Crisis Magazine - A coordinated campaign by law enforcement officials, Hindu activists, and extremist politicians is deploying draconian anti-conversion laws to systematically target Christians across India, according to a new report published by the Evangelical Fellowship of India (EFI)... The EFI report follows national outrage over the arrests of two nuns who were falsely accused of human trafficking and forced conversion. The sisters were released on bail amid revelations that militant Hindus tortured a young girl into making false statements against the nuns. ...

August 13, 2025

At Death’s Door: Gazans’ Struggle to Survive Famine Deployed As a Weapon of War, By Diaa Ostaz

By Diaa Ostaz, CNEWA, Gaza, Vatican News - The streets of Gaza are quieter than they used to be — not because peace has returned. The deep silence of hunger has replaced the noise of daily life. Every corner bears the marks of a deepening humanitarian catastrophe: gaunt faces of children, long lines at makeshift aid points and parents who have nothing left to give but words of comfort and prayer... The humanitarian collapse in Gaza did not happen overnight. On 2 March 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces sealed all crossings into the enclave — 16 days before the collapse of the temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. ...

August 13, 2025

Saint of the Day for August 13: Blessed Michael J. McGivney

Franciscan Media - The eldest son of an immigrant Irish family in Connecticut, young Michael left school at 13 to work in a brass factory making spoons. At 16 he began studies for the priesthood in Quebec, but was obliged to leave to help support the family when his father died. Michael completed his education in Baltimore, Maryland, and was ordained for the diocese of Hartford in 1877.

August 12, 2025

Bucking the Trend, Large Catholic Families Reflect the Beautiful Fruits of Fertility, by Daniel Payne

By Daniel Payne, National Catholic Register - Christine Williams... urged young Catholic husbands and wives to “be assured God wants what is good for you and your marriage.”... “Your fertility is a gift,” she said. “To cooperate with God in bringing life into the world is a great, unrepeatable miracle.”... She urged couples to “be open to one more child,” to “study the Church’s teachings,” and to “find a friend group that can be a source of support when days are hard.”... “Hard days will come and go,” she said. “Bring your basket. He will bless your efforts.” ....

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