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<title>OK Praha &#45; : Europe</title>
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<title>Meeting US Jewish leaders, pope warns differences must not fuel prejudice</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo noted the visit coincided with the feast of St. John Paul II, &quot;whose efforts contributed so greatly to fostering&quot; Jewish-Catholic relations.
The post Meeting US Jewish leaders, pope warns differences must not fuel prejudice first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In many parts of the world &quot;ever fewer parents are fulfilling their responsibility to introduce their children to the living light of the Gospel message.&quot;
The post Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Most Catholic health institutions in Illinois temporarily protected from assisted suicide law</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/most-catholic-health-institutions-in-illinois-temporarily-protected-from-assisted-suicide-law</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A significant number of Catholic health workers in Illinois are now covered by a temporary restraining order on the state&#039;s new physician assisted suicide law that took effect Sept. 12.
The post Most Catholic health institutions in Illinois temporarily protected from assisted suicide law first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop Coakley: Botched execution, proposed livestream reveal ‘inhumanity’ of death penalty</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/archbishop-coakley-botched-execution-proposed-livestream-reveal-inhumanity-of-death-penalty</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;This is not easy work, in part because so many people feel that prisoners facing death have entirely forfeited their human dignity and right to life.&quot;
The post Archbishop Coakley: Botched execution, proposed livestream reveal ‘inhumanity’ of death penalty first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Alberta rejects separation in referendum, but ‘road to healing will be a long one’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/alberta-rejects-separation-in-referendum-but-road-to-healing-will-be-a-long-one</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Legitimate concerns about resources and access to public services merit careful consideration,&quot; the Catholic bishops wrote.
The post Alberta rejects separation in referendum, but ‘road to healing will be a long one’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican&#45;backed congress offers a Catholic response to the ‘infertility emergency’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-backed-congress-offers-a-catholic-response-to-the-infertility-emergency</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV was himself set to address the first day of the Oct. 16–18 conference, but the audience had to be canceled due to the pontiff’s hospitalization. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vatican-backed, congress, offers, Catholic, response, the, ‘infertility, emergency’</media:keywords>
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<title>‘It’s what I’m called to do’: Montse Alvarado on her new Vatican role</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/its-what-im-called-to-do-montse-alvarado-on-her-new-vatican-role</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Montse Alvarado will make history Nov. 1 as the first laywoman to serve as prefect of a dicastery of the Holy See. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘It’s, what, I’m, called, do’:, Montse, Alvarado, her, new, Vatican, role</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV increases lay appointments to International Theology Commission</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-increases-lay-appointments-to-international-theology-commission</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The number of women on the commission has increased from five to eight, including five laywomen, raising the total number of lay representatives to eight — double that of the previous term. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: True justice is never separated ‘from truth and mercy’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-true-justice-is-never-separated-from-truth-and-mercy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff holds a doctorate in canon law, a background that notably shapes his vision of Church governance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Conference in Rome addresses welcoming missionaries amid migration tensions</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/conference-in-rome-addresses-welcoming-missionaries-amid-migration-tensions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The “Church of the Sheaves” conference discussed integrating and supporting new missionaries in the Western world. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s Canaries seek 10&#45;year residency rule for property purchases</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-canaries-seek-10-year-residency-rule-for-property-purchases</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Canary Islands government is continuing with plans to restrict property purchases by non-residents of the Spanish islands, this time trying to tie residency to purchase rights. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;I&amp;apos;m not a vulture fund!&amp;apos;: Landlords in Spain feel attacked amid housing protests</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/im-not-a-vulture-fund-landlords-in-spain-feel-attacked-amid-housing-protests</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Landlady María José Fernández feels unfairly portrayed as a property speculator amid the tensions over Spain&#039;s housing crisis, just weeks before a snap nationwide election. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Barclays Bank warns of the ‘Vox risk’ to Spain’s borrowing costs, Spanish Civil Guard enlists help of wild boar and more news on Tuesday October 20th. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Will Spain&amp;apos;s 100 percent property tax on foreign buyers ever be approved?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/will-spains-100-percent-property-tax-on-foreign-buyers-ever-be-approved</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In 2025, Spain&#039;s government proposed a controversial 100 percent tax on property buyers from outside of the EU which would double the price of Spanish real estate for them. Will this levy ever be approved, and does it depend on who wins the election? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s opposition proposes &amp;apos;zero&amp;apos; property tax for first&#45;time rural buyers</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-opposition-proposes-zero-property-tax-for-first-time-rural-buyers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the midst of an election campaign sparked by housing protests, Spain&#039;s possible next Prime Minister, conservative PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has pledged serious tax incentives to people buying their first home in rural areas of the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>LATEST: At least two dead as floods wreak havoc in eastern Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/latest-at-least-two-dead-as-floods-wreak-havoc-in-eastern-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain, authorities said Monday, as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents and officials urged people in the Valencia region to stay indoors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>WATCH: Storm Adam floods roads and homes in eastern Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/watch-storm-adam-floods-roads-and-homes-in-eastern-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain braced for the worst of a powerful Mediterranean storm predicted to intensify on Monday after it submerged streets, disrupted transport and claimed the life of a woman outside Barcelona. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>FIFA upholds punishment for anti&#45;Muslim chants at Spain match</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/fifa-upholds-punishment-for-anti-muslim-chants-at-spain-match</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected a Spanish appeal against punishment for racist chants during a friendly against Egypt in March, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>The courage to risk death for life</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-courage-to-risk-death-for-life</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This little girl&#039;s name is Sophie and her life is a miracle, in more ways than one. That&#039;s because she was born the day that her homeland, Nagorno-Karabakh (also called Artsakh by Armenians), came under attack in 2023.
The post The courage to risk death for life first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Temporary protections for Ukrainians in US set to expire, trigger deportation, archbishop says</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/temporary-protections-for-ukrainians-in-us-set-to-expire-trigger-deportation-archbishop-says</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of would extend temporary protected status for eligible Ukrainians by redesignating protections until July 1, 2029.
The post Temporary protections for Ukrainians in US set to expire, trigger deportation, archbishop says first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>As pope faces cancer, biographers say it’s too early to predict changes to his papacy</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/as-pope-faces-cancer-biographers-say-its-too-early-to-predict-changes-to-his-papacy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Papal biographers agree that assessments of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s future ministry remain premature following his recent lung surgery and cancer diagnosis, while praising his personal disclosure as a major, irreversible shift toward transparency regarding papal health.
The post As pope faces cancer, biographers say it’s too early to predict changes to his papacy first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo sends message to San Francisco celebrating Franciscan mission’s 250th anniversary</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-sends-message-to-san-francisco-celebrating-franciscan-missions-250th-anniversary</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV has congratulated the city of San Francisco as it marks the 250th anniversary of the Franciscan mission at the heart of the city&#039;s founding.
The post Pope Leo sends message to San Francisco celebrating Franciscan mission’s 250th anniversary first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop Hicks hosts his first Al Smith dinner; NYPD commissioner, Cardinal Dolan honored</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/archbishop-hicks-hosts-his-first-al-smith-dinner-nypd-commissioner-cardinal-dolan-honored</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;I am a Jewish police commissioner working for a Muslim mayor, and tonight I am being honored by the Catholic Church. God bless America,&quot; Tisch said.
The post Archbishop Hicks hosts his first Al Smith dinner; NYPD commissioner, Cardinal Dolan honored first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery; Vatican says he intends to make South America trip</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Doctors say the pontiff&#039;s recovery is proceeding as expected, while the Vatican confirms his desire to go ahead with a planned visit to Latin America in November. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV sends message after surgery to Vatican conference, asks for prayers</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-sends-message-after-surgery-to-vatican-conference-asks-for-prayers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “I ask you please to pray for me, as I pray for you,” Pope Leo XIV wrote. ]]></description>
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<title>LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo XIV shares message after lung cancer surgery</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/live-updates-pope-leo-xiv-shares-message-after-lung-cancer-surgery</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See Press Office confirmed the nodule removed on Tuesday during Pope Leo’s surgery is a type of non-small cell lung cancer. Follow here for more updates. ]]></description>
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<title>Who is St. Peregrine, the ‘cancer saint’ Catholics are invoking for Pope Leo XIV?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/who-is-st-peregrine-the-cancer-saint-catholics-are-invoking-for-pope-leo-xiv</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/who-is-st-peregrine-the-cancer-saint-catholics-are-invoking-for-pope-leo-xiv</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung cancer surgery, meet St. Peregrine Laziosi, the Servite priest healed the night before his amputation and now patron of cancer patients. ]]></description>
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<title>LIVE UPDATES: Pope Leo’s health and preparations for surgery</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/live-updates-pope-leos-health-and-preparations-for-surgery</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV will have surgery at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital early this week to remove a small lung nodule found at a very early stage. Follow updates and reactions here. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Why do homes in Spain not have mosquito screens?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/why-do-homes-in-spain-not-have-mosquito-screens</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/why-do-homes-in-spain-not-have-mosquito-screens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Have you ever wondered why mosquito or fly screens are not very common in houses in Spain? What&#039;s the reason behind this? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Madrid prepares for National Day parades, four people die in traffic accidents since the start of the long weekend, hotel cleaners demand early retirement and more news from Spain this Monday October 12th. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Proposed EU budget cut back in search for Christmas deal</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/proposed-eu-budget-cut-back-in-search-for-christmas-deal</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/proposed-eu-budget-cut-back-in-search-for-christmas-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ireland, which holds the EU&#039;s rotating presidency, suggested Saturday slashing the bloc&#039;s next proposed budget by 140 billion euros ($155 billion), in a quest to bridge deep divisions and reach a deal by the end of the year. ]]></description>
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<title>Last Ceuta migrant camp removed ahead of Spanish king&amp;apos;s visit</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/last-ceuta-migrant-camp-removed-ahead-of-spanish-kings-visit</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/last-ceuta-migrant-camp-removed-ahead-of-spanish-kings-visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish authorities on Sunday cleared the last major migrant encampment in Ceuta, two days before a visit by Spain&#039;s king and queen, AFP reporters at the scene said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Spanish PM begins election campaign overshadowed by housing protests</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spanish-pm-begins-election-campaign-overshadowed-by-housing-protests</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/spanish-pm-begins-election-campaign-overshadowed-by-housing-protests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez aimed to pull off another unlikely comeback as he began campaigning on Saturday for a snap vote dominated by housing protests that have shaken the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>The changes to Spain’s IRNR non&#45;resident property tax in 2027</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-changes-to-spains-irnr-non-resident-property-tax-in-2027</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/the-changes-to-spains-irnr-non-resident-property-tax-in-2027</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re a non-resident who owns a second home in Spain, you should know that from next year there will be some changes to the tax forms you file and their deadlines. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bank of Spain raises 2026 growth forecast</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/bank-of-spain-raises-2026-growth-forecast</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/bank-of-spain-raises-2026-growth-forecast</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s economy is set to grow faster than previously expected this year, the central bank said Friday, as the government heads into a snap general election on November 29th. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Fiestas del Pilar: Everything to know about Zaragoza’s biggest celebration</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/fiestas-del-pilar-everything-to-know-about-zaragozas-biggest-celebration</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/fiestas-del-pilar-everything-to-know-about-zaragozas-biggest-celebration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zaragoza, the capital of Spain’s Aragón region, is gearing up to celebrate its most important festival, which coincides with Spanish National Day on October 12th. Here&#039;s what you can expect. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges pontifical university students to ‘guard your hearts’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-urges-pontifical-university-students-to-guard-your-hearts</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-urges-pontifical-university-students-to-guard-your-hearts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a Mass opening the academic year, the pontiff warned against false teachers, stressed the limits of algorithms, and called for study rooted in faith, friendship, and service to the poor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Martyrs or rebels?: Rome conference debates 100&#45;year legacy of Cristero movement</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/martyrs-or-rebels-rome-conference-debates-100-year-legacy-of-cristero-movement</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/martyrs-or-rebels-rome-conference-debates-100-year-legacy-of-cristero-movement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A century after the Cristero War began in 1926, scholars gathered to discuss the church-state relationship in Mexico and Latin America. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Mary Barron president of Pontifical Mission Societies</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-sister-mary-barron-president-of-pontifical-mission-societies</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-sister-mary-barron-president-of-pontifical-mission-societies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Irish religious sister, who previously spoke about women who sensed a call to the priesthood or diaconate, will also serve as adjunct secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV says unity is necessary for evangelization</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-says-unity-is-necessary-for-evangelization</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff marked the 100th anniversary of World Mission Day. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV urges bishops to show courage in responding to struggling families</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-urges-bishops-to-show-courage-in-responding-to-struggling-families</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Opening a Vatican meeting marking 10 years since Amoris Laetitia, the pope said the Church must learn from families marked by hardship, loneliness, and fragility. ]]></description>
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<title>Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s opening address at ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary gathering</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-opening-address-at-amoris-laetitia-anniversary-gathering</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) –– The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s opening address for the meeting with the heads of the Eastern churches and the presidents of episcopal conferences,…
The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s opening address at ‘Amoris Laetitia’ anniversary gathering first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Australian bishop sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for abuse of Aboriginal men</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/australian-bishop-sentenced-to-65-years-in-prison-for-abuse-of-aboriginal-men</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/australian-bishop-sentenced-to-65-years-in-prison-for-abuse-of-aboriginal-men</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian Bishop Christopher Saunders was sentenced to six-and-a-half years in prison for abusing two victims who were part of the Indigenous Aboriginal community. 
The post Australian bishop sentenced to 6.5 years in prison for abuse of Aboriginal men first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo opens Vatican bishops’ meeting calling attention to the ‘fragility of families’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-opens-vatican-bishops-meeting-calling-attention-to-the-fragility-of-families</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-opens-vatican-bishops-meeting-calling-attention-to-the-fragility-of-families</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Oct. 7-14 closed-door meeting of bishops, convened by Pope Leo, is focused on marriage and family.
The post Pope Leo opens Vatican bishops’ meeting calling attention to the ‘fragility of families’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>In rare interviews, Alito defends court’s independence, reflects on impact of Dobbs leak</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/in-rare-interviews-alito-defends-courts-independence-reflects-on-impact-of-dobbs-leak</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/in-rare-interviews-alito-defends-courts-independence-reflects-on-impact-of-dobbs-leak</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A leak of the draft of the Dobbs decision in May 2022 is seen as the most significant breach of the court&#039;s confidentiality in its history.
The post In rare interviews, Alito defends court’s independence, reflects on impact of Dobbs leak first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>At Red Mass, Archbishop Broglio urges lawmakers to ‘direct our thoughts in the ways of peace’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/at-red-mass-archbishop-broglio-urges-lawmakers-to-direct-our-thoughts-in-the-ways-of-peace</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Red Mass is offered each year to invoke God&#039;s blessings on those responsible for the administration of justice as well as on all public officials.
The post At Red Mass, Archbishop Broglio urges lawmakers to ‘direct our thoughts in the ways of peace’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Housing protests flare in Spain after relief measures rejected</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/housing-protests-flare-in-spain-after-relief-measures-rejected</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/housing-protests-flare-in-spain-after-relief-measures-rejected</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police clashed with demonstrators in Valencia as thousands of protesters marched in cities around Spain on Saturday, a day after lawmakers rejected housing relief measures for tenants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fresh protests over housing are due to take place in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, a day after parliament rejected two government measures to strengthen protection for tenants. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s government dealt huge blow as MPs reject housing crisis laws</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s parliament on Friday rejected two government decrees which contained numerous measures aimed at tackling a housing crisis that has spurred nationwide protests. ]]></description>
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<title>When to use each passport if you&amp;apos;re a dual national with Spanish citizenship</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/when-to-use-each-passport-if-youre-a-dual-national-with-spanish-citizenship</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Do you have dual nationality with Spain and your country of birth? If so, travelling can become confusing. Here are the rules on which passport you should use and when. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain reveals for first time where it hides all its gold</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Bank of Spain has for the first time revealed where it keeps its gold, and it&#039;s not all in Spain. ]]></description>
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<title>EU nations to hold emergency meeting on diesel prices amid US pressure</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/eu-nations-to-hold-emergency-meeting-on-diesel-prices-amid-us-pressure</link>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV says he’s not losing sleep over AI apocalypse fears</title>
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<title>Pope Leo urges Europe to stave off increased nationalism, barbaric relations</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Decades after World War II, Pope Leo argued that the institutions created out of that experience remain an antidote to the desire for domination.
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<title>Notre Dame consecrated to the Sacred Heart for first time thanks to student&#45;led initiative</title>
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<title>Federal agency sues Ohio&#45;based Catholic health system over alleged antisemitism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The EEOC lawsuit states Dr. Ian Walton is &quot;ethnically and religiously Jewish&quot; and had been &quot;regularly subjected to antisemitic remarks and hostility.&quot; 
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<title>Canadian bishops at plenary hear presentations about progress on creating a ‘listening’ Church</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Canadian and Latin American-Caribbean messaging about synodality  stressed the need to transform the Church by turning the concept into lived experience.
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV’s final day in France</title>
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<title>Cardinal Zuppi visits Russia to urge release of Ukrainian prisoners</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/cardinal-zuppi-visits-russia-to-urge-release-of-ukrainian-prisoners</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV appointed the Italian cardinal to lead a humanitarian peace mission in Russia from Sept. 28–30. ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican confirms abuse by founder of Institute of the Incarnate Word, orders renewal</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-confirms-abuse-by-founder-of-institute-of-the-incarnate-word-orders-renewal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The congregation must undertake a process of institutional purification after a canonical process determined that its founder, Carlos Miguel Buela, committed abuse against multiple victims. ]]></description>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin tells UN: Self&#45;defense does not justify an arms race</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/cardinal-parolin-tells-un-self-defense-does-not-justify-an-arms-race</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican secretary of state addressed the United Nations in New York on Sept. 26. ]]></description>
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Paris and Lourdes on second day of France trip</title>
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<title>Inside Spain: A housing crisis so bad people rent corridors for €500</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/inside-spain-a-housing-crisis-so-bad-people-rent-corridors-for-500</link>
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<title>Spain tenants&amp;apos; unions urge new law after pensioner eviction sparks anger</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-tenants-unions-urge-new-law-after-pensioner-eviction-sparks-anger</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s main tenants&#039; unions on Friday urged the government to pass a new law to tackle the country&#039;s housing crisis after an 87-year-old was evicted from her Madrid home, sparking nationwide protests. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Spanish city bans burqa and niqab in public spaces</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spanish-city-bans-burqa-and-niqab-in-public-spaces</link>
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<title>The Local is looking for a part&#45;time social media engagement coordinator</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-local-is-looking-for-a-part-time-social-media-engagement-coordinator</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Local Europe is looking for an audience engagement specialist who can help build engagement with our large and growing social media audience. Could this be you? ]]></description>
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<title>What will change for Brits in Spain with Burnham as new UK PM?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/what-will-change-for-brits-in-spain-with-burnham-as-new-uk-pm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Britain&#039;s new Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez this week, two of the only centre-left leaders remaining in Europe. What&#039;s in store for British nationals in Spain, the re-join campaign and UK-Spain relations? ]]></description>
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<title>Why Spain and big tech are at odds over power&#45;sucking AI data centres</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/why-spain-and-big-tech-are-at-odds-over-power-sucking-ai-data-centres</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Fender bender: The steps to follow if you have a minor car collision in Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/fender-bender-the-steps-to-follow-if-you-have-a-minor-car-collision-in-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you are unfortunately involved in a minor traffic accident, there are certain steps you need to take to make sure you can file an insurance claim correctly. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>What to know about Alzheimer&amp;apos;s diagnoses and treatments in Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/what-to-know-about-alzheimers-diagnoses-and-treatments-in-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you or a family member have suspected Alzheimer&#039;s disease, here&#039;s everything you need to know about getting diagnosed and the possible treatments available in Spain. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;It&amp;apos;s the law of the jungle&amp;apos;: Pensioner&amp;apos;s eviction exposes Spain&amp;apos;s housing crisis</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/its-the-law-of-the-jungle-pensioners-eviction-exposes-spains-housing-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain&#039;s chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year&#039;s election. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump tells UN he may opt to ‘annihilate’ Iran, will rebrand AI ‘superintelligence’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/trump-tells-un-he-may-opt-to-annihilate-iran-will-rebrand-ai-superintelligence</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump said in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly that he may decide to make a deal with Iran or &quot;annihilate the Islamic Republic.&quot;
The post Trump tells UN he may opt to ‘annihilate’ Iran, will rebrand AI ‘superintelligence’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope, other world faith leaders urged to save starving Ukrainian victims of Russian blockade</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-other-world-faith-leaders-urged-to-save-starving-ukrainian-victims-of-russian-blockade</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Religious leaders expressed gratitude for prayers &quot;for an end to Russia’s armed aggression and the coming of a just and lasting peace for Ukraine and Europe.&quot;
The post Pope, other world faith leaders urged to save starving Ukrainian victims of Russian blockade first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Experts: Henri Nouwen, who died in 1996, ‘remains deeply relevant’ for his ‘relational’ spirituality</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/experts-henri-nouwen-who-died-in-1996-remains-deeply-relevant-for-his-relational-spirituality</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Father Nouwen blended personal spirituality with psychological studies, contemplation, dialogue, missionary experience and pastoral closeness to others.
The post Experts: Henri Nouwen, who died in 1996, ‘remains deeply relevant’ for his ‘relational’ spirituality first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Ezra Jin Mingri, lawmakers call on Trump to push Xi to free prisoners of conscience</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/ezra-jin-mingri-lawmakers-call-on-trump-to-push-xi-to-free-prisoners-of-conscience</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/ezra-jin-mingri-lawmakers-call-on-trump-to-push-xi-to-free-prisoners-of-conscience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ezra Jin Mingri, founder and pastor of an underground church, called for the release of China&#039;s prisoners of conscience at a hearing Sept. 22 on Capitol Hill.
The post Ezra Jin Mingri, lawmakers call on Trump to push Xi to free prisoners of conscience first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Supreme Court declines to intervene in custody dispute between California parents and surrogate</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/supreme-court-declines-to-intervene-in-custody-dispute-between-california-parents-and-surrogate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Catholic Church opposes abortion and denounces surrogacy as something that violates the dignity and rights of both women and children.
The post Supreme Court declines to intervene in custody dispute between California parents and surrogate first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>The 23 Eastern Catholic Churches: Ancient traditions in communion with Rome</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-23-eastern-catholic-churches-ancient-traditions-in-communion-with-rome</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ While the Catholic Church is often viewed from a Latin rite prism, it also includes 23 Eastern Churches that are in full communion as part of the one Catholic fold. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV appeals for international aid as Somalia crisis deepens</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-appeals-for-international-aid-as-somalia-crisis-deepens</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In his Sunday Angelus catechesis, the pontiff reflected on the parable of the vineyard workers, saying God’s generosity overturns human calculations of merit and reward. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as exorcist, spiritual guide, and communicator</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/father-gabriele-amorth-remembered-as-exorcist-spiritual-guide-and-communicator</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Rome conference marking the 10th anniversary of the priest’s death highlighted his deep humanity, spirituality, and concern for those who suffer. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV praises Catholics who led Church in ‘new directions’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-praises-catholics-who-led-church-in-new-directions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pope highlighted the role of laypeople and religious in shaping Catholic social teaching and called for formation in public life rooted in solidarity, justice, and peace. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>St. Peter’s Basilica completes mosaic restoration of ornate chapel dome</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/st-peters-basilica-completes-mosaic-restoration-of-ornate-chapel-dome</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Fabbrica di San Pietro restored several mosaics in the side chapel dome, a project that began in May 2025. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Why does citrus&#45;producing Spain import so many oranges?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/why-does-citrus-producing-spain-import-so-many-oranges</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain is long-established as one of the world&#039;s major orange producers, but a combination of factors mean that &#039;naranjas&#039; from South Africa, Morocco and Egypt increasingly line Spanish supermarket shelves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How Americans in Spain can benefit from international credit unions</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/how-americans-in-spain-can-benefit-from-international-credit-unions</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/how-americans-in-spain-can-benefit-from-international-credit-unions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As traditional banks increasingly spurn their US clients who live overseas, international credit unions may be a viable option for the banking and investment needs of Americans living in Spain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How Spain&amp;apos;s Valencia is trying to prevent another deadly DANA flood</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/how-spains-valencia-is-trying-to-prevent-another-deadly-dana-flood</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ This week&#039;s torrential rain in Valencia served as a reminder of how flood-prone it remains two years after floods killed 230 people. Authorities are now working on ways to avoid future tragedies, from so-called &#039;sponge cities&#039; to a 16-day warning system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>American tourist fined for entering US with nearly 9 kg of Spanish meats</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/american-tourist-fined-for-entering-us-with-nearly-9-kg-of-spanish-meats</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An American tourist who packed his suitcase full of chorizo, fuet and other Spanish cold meats has been fined €500 at Seattle Airport upon returning from Spain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s property prices surpass highs of 2008 bubble, Mbappé draws political fire in Spain over Ceuta t-shirt snub, top AI player Anthropic to open office in Madrid and more news on Friday September 18th. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How torrential rain in eastern Spain is impacting travel and daily life</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/how-torrential-rain-in-eastern-spain-is-impacting-travel-and-daily-life</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Storms lashed Spain&#039;s Mediterranean region late on Wednesday (September 16th), causing flight cancellations, disruptions to train travel and school closures on Thursday as several regions remain on alert for heavy rain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>What to know about Spain&amp;apos;s Oscar contender &amp;apos;The Black Ball&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/what-to-know-about-spains-oscar-contender-the-black-ball</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s Oscar entry &quot;The Black Ball&quot; has proven buzzy across the festival circuit, as its powerful message championing LGBTQ rights emerges from intertwined storylines revolving around sexuality and the Spanish Civil War. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Spain arrests two for charging migrants to sleep in garages in crisis&#45;hit Ceuta</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-arrests-two-for-charging-migrants-to-sleep-in-garages-in-crisis-hit-ceuta</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish police on Wednesday said they had arrested two people suspected of exploiting migrants who had arrived during July&#039;s influx to Ceuta by charging them to sleep in garages unfit for human habitation. ]]></description>
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<title>One dead near Barcelona as heavy rain lashes Spain&amp;apos;s Mediterranean</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/one-dead-near-barcelona-as-heavy-rain-lashes-spains-mediterranean</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish rescuers recovered the body of a man on Thursday swept away by floods near Barcelona as torrential rain struck the country&#039;s Mediterranean east, submerging streets and disrupting travel. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV marks 71st birthday with opening of water exhibit at Vatican Library</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-marks-71st-birthday-with-opening-of-water-exhibit-at-vatican-library</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff launched the “AQVA Catastrophe and Wonder” exhibit on Sept. 14. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Czerny announced as first recipient of Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/cardinal-czerny-announced-as-first-recipient-of-pope-leo-xiv-sustainability-medal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The recently retired prefect of the Vatican’s human development office will receive the award from the pope on Oct. 13. ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican Latin Mass permissions steady across papal transition</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-latin-mass-permissions-steady-across-papal-transition</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thirty-four dioceses received permission for celebrations in parish churches in 2025 — unchanged from 2024 — with the United States accounting for 24 of the 34 decrees. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV repeals COVID&#45;era pay cuts to Vatican cardinals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Francis had instituted the cuts as an austerity measure in 2021. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV remembers 9/11 victims, calls for peace and forgiveness</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-remembers-911-victims-calls-for-peace-and-forgiveness</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with prayers for the dead and those still bearing its wounds. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Participation in elections is a key component of faithful citizenship for U.S. Catholics, as is advocating for free and fair elections, Catholic leaders said Sept. 11.
The post Ensuring ballot access for eligible voters part of faithful citizenship, Catholic leaders say first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/judge-shields-more-catholic-health-providers-as-illinois-assisted-suicide-law-takes-effect</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A federal judge on Sept. 11 temporarily blocked Illinois from enforcing the state&#039;s physician-assisted suicide law for Catholic entities that challenged it.
The post Judge shields more Catholic health providers as Illinois assisted suicide law takes effect first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>9/11 Mass at the national shrine in DC calls on Catholics to be agents of reconciliation</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/911-mass-at-the-national-shrine-in-dc-calls-on-catholics-to-be-agents-of-reconciliation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio in his Sept. 11 homily in Washington called for &quot;reconciliation, dialogue, and rebuilding a sense of our common humanity.&quot;
The post 9/11 Mass at the national shrine in DC calls on Catholics to be agents of reconciliation first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 13, 2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-angelus-address-given-sept-13-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Angelus address given Sunday Sept. 13 at St. Peter&#039;s Square.
The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given Sept. 13, 2026 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-commemorates-911-praying-for-all-who-bear-wounds-of-that-tragic-day</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV commemorated the 25th anniversary of 9/11 in his Sunday Angelus address, praying for &quot;those who continue to bear the wounds of that tragic day.&quot;
The post Pope Leo commemorates 9/11, praying for all who ‘bear wounds of that tragic day’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain cuts voting rights of foreigners naturalised via Grandchildren&amp;apos;s Law</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-cuts-voting-rights-of-foreigners-naturalised-via-grandchildrens-law</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-cuts-voting-rights-of-foreigners-naturalised-via-grandchildrens-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s Supreme Court has provisionally suspended the voting rights of many individuals who&#039;ve obtained Spanish citizenship via the Democratic Memory Law, commonly known as the ‘Grandchildren’s Law’. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Intel reports show Spain was warned 18 times of Ceuta mass entry threat</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/intel-reports-show-spain-was-warned-18-times-of-ceuta-mass-entry-threat</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/intel-reports-show-spain-was-warned-18-times-of-ceuta-mass-entry-threat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Intelligence and security reports declassified on Wednesday warned of possible &quot;mass entries&quot; of migrants into Ceuta at least 18 times before thousands crossed into Spain&#039;s North African enclave from Morocco. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>EU gives Spain €115 million in aid for Ceuta migrant crisis</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/eu-gives-spain-115-million-in-aid-for-ceuta-migrant-crisis</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/eu-gives-spain-115-million-in-aid-for-ceuta-migrant-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain €115 million ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>CONFIRMED: This has been Spain&amp;apos;s hottest summer on record</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/confirmed-this-has-been-spains-hottest-summer-on-record</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mainland Spain endured its hottest summer since records began in 1961, with an unprecedented 61 heatwave days across June, July and August, national weather agency Aemet said on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How religious are schools in Spain nowadays?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/how-religious-are-schools-in-spain-nowadays</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As kids across Spain start school this week, many foreign parents who are new to the country may be wondering if Catholicism still plays an integral part of the education system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>What drivers in Spain need to know about the upcoming red lanes</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/what-drivers-in-spain-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-red-lanes</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/what-drivers-in-spain-need-to-know-about-the-upcoming-red-lanes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s DGT traffic authority is trialling so-called &#039;red lanes&#039; that change function depending on the time of day as a means of lowering congestion on the country&#039;s roads. Here&#039;s why many drivers won&#039;t be able to use these &#039;carriles rojos&#039; (red lanes). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain players offered egg freezing in reproductive health deal</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-players-offered-egg-freezing-in-reproductive-health-deal</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish women&#039;s international players will have access to various reproductive health options, including egg freezing, under an agreement announced Tuesday by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Eight key laws that could be passed this political year in Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/eight-key-laws-that-could-be-passed-this-political-year-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/eight-key-laws-that-could-be-passed-this-political-year-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Healthcare, family rights, protection of minors, freedom of expressions and more - Pedro Sánchez&#039;s leftist government is looking to pass numerous bills ahead of the 2027 general election. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s interior ministry in press freedom row over journalist &amp;apos;blacklist&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-interior-ministry-in-press-freedom-row-over-journalist-blacklist</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-interior-ministry-in-press-freedom-row-over-journalist-blacklist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s interior ministry apologised to journalists and denied muzzling the media on Tuesday after a report revealed it had secretly compiled a list of reporters and their political opinions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV points to St. John Henry Newman as a model for education today</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-points-to-st-john-henry-newman-as-a-model-for-education-today</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-points-to-st-john-henry-newman-as-a-model-for-education-today</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff urged Oxford scholars to seek truth courageously and promote an education rooted in human dignity, justice and the common good. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to Arab&#45;region churches: ‘Do not be afraid of your smallness’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-arab-region-churches-do-not-be-afraid-of-your-smallness</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-arab-region-churches-do-not-be-afraid-of-your-smallness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pope met with members of the Council of Latin Bishops of the Arab Regions on Thursday in Rome, offering a message of hope and encouragement in the midst of crisis and uncertainty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to seminarians: ‘As I look at each of you, I see the marvelousness  of God’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-seminarians-as-i-look-at-each-of-you-i-see-the-marvelousness-of-god</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pope told the seminarians that the call of God is gratuitous and not based on any merit of theirs, adding that their presence is a sign of hope for the Church in that God continues to call. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Abuse prevention, liturgy central to Vatican courses for new bishops</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/abuse-prevention-liturgy-central-to-vatican-courses-for-new-bishops</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/abuse-prevention-liturgy-central-to-vatican-courses-for-new-bishops</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The program has been a fixture of the Church calendar since 2000, when it was launched by St. John Paul II. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>True ecological conversion passes through the Eucharist, says International Theological Commission</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/true-ecological-conversion-passes-through-the-eucharist-says-international-theological-commission</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An International Theological Commission document sets out a Christian vision of humanity’s relationship with creation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Women must lead as ‘artisans of peace’ amid ‘culture of power,’ Vatican tells UN</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/women-must-lead-as-artisans-of-peace-amid-culture-of-power-vatican-tells-un</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/women-must-lead-as-artisans-of-peace-amid-culture-of-power-vatican-tells-un</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Women can and should play a much greater role in all these processes which are intended to heal societies fractured by violence and chaos.&quot;
The post Women must lead as ‘artisans of peace’ amid ‘culture of power,’ Vatican tells UN first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Christians, people of truth</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/christians-people-of-truth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Readings for Sep. 6, 2026, Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The post Christians, people of truth first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Rochester Diocese to receive first&#45;class Archbishop Sheen relic</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/rochester-diocese-to-receive-first-class-archbishop-sheen-relic</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/rochester-diocese-to-receive-first-class-archbishop-sheen-relic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The relic will be transferred during a Sept. 29 Mass at Rochester&#039;s Sacred Heart Cathedral five days after the beatification of Archbishop Sheen in St. Louis.
The post Rochester Diocese to receive first-class Archbishop Sheen relic first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Caritas Nepal head: Climate change’s toll on Nepal’s people is a ‘profound injustice’</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/caritas-nepal-head-climate-changes-toll-on-nepals-people-is-a-profound-injustice</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/caritas-nepal-head-climate-changes-toll-on-nepals-people-is-a-profound-injustice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Head of Caritas Nepal urged &quot;shared responsibility&quot; and said the time has come for &quot;concrete action&quot; to prevent such tragedies from happening.
The post Caritas Nepal head: Climate change’s toll on Nepal’s people is a ‘profound injustice’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pondering what Gloria Steinem now knows</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pondering-what-gloria-steinem-now-knows</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Steinem certainly seemed a textbook example of an &quot;iconic trailblazer,&quot; but it&#039;s worth considering whether Steinem, who was comfortable tracing the causality of patriarchal oppressions, pondered cause-and-effect when it came to her own movement, or indeed, her own life.
The post Pondering what Gloria Steinem now knows first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Everything you need to know about getting hearing aids in Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-getting-hearing-aids-in-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you live in Spain and suffer from hearing loss, here&#039;s what you need to know about hearing aids and accessing grants to help pay for them. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Millionaires left Spain for Portugal, now they want to return using the Beckham Law</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/millionaires-left-spain-for-portugal-now-they-want-to-return-using-the-beckham-law</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/millionaires-left-spain-for-portugal-now-they-want-to-return-using-the-beckham-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Between 2009 and 2024, many wealthy people in Spain made the move to Portugal to take advantage of a more favourable tax regime. Now that the Iberian neighbour&#039;s fiscal perks are running out, they&#039;re looking to return to Spain to do the same. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain faces possible fifth heatwave with up to 43C forecast this week</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-faces-possible-fifth-heatwave-with-up-to-43c-forecast-this-week</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ After a somewhat cooler end of August in Spain, the scorching summer weather is returning in full force as September kicks off, with temperatures above 35C forecast for much of the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain records over 5,000 heat&#45;related deaths since June</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-records-over-5000-heat-related-deaths-since-june</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain registered more than 5,000 heat-related deaths from June to August, data from a public health institute showed on Tuesday, a record since the start of its statistics in 2015. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>The towns on Spain&amp;apos;s Costa Blanca where foreigners buy 8 in 10 homes</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/the-towns-on-spains-costa-blanca-where-foreigners-buy-8-in-10-homes</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It’s well known that Valencia’s Cost Blanca is a favourite spot for foreigners to live or buy a property here in Spain, but the latest figures from the country&#039;s General Council of Notaries reveal just how popular it still is. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Do I have to leave Spain if my residency permit is denied?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/do-i-have-to-leave-spain-if-my-residency-permit-is-denied</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If your Spanish residency permit application is denied, you will probably receive a letter giving you 15 days&#039; notice to leave the country. But does this actually mean it&#039;s mandatory for you to leave Spain or face being deported? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Prayers promised as Minnesota auxiliary bishop prepares for cancer treatment</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/prayers-promised-as-minnesota-auxiliary-bishop-prepares-for-cancer-treatment</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ MINNEAPOLIS (OSV News) — The Basilica of St. Mary has invited people to sign a poster-card for Bishop Kevin T. Kenney as he prepares to begin treatment for lung cancer.…
The post Prayers promised as Minnesota auxiliary bishop prepares for cancer treatment first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Washington Roundup: Blanche nomination in limbo, shutdown deadline looms</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/washington-roundup-blanche-nomination-in-limbo-shutdown-deadline-looms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The nomination of Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared to be in limbo July 31 as the Senate Judiciary Committee lacked the votes to advance the nomination to the full Senate. 
The post Washington Roundup: Blanche nomination in limbo, shutdown deadline looms first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Bipartisan duo announces new anti&#45;trafficking caucus in Congress</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/bipartisan-duo-announces-new-anti-trafficking-caucus-in-congress</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/bipartisan-duo-announces-new-anti-trafficking-caucus-in-congress</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Nearly 27 million people worldwide are trapped in forms of forced labor and human bondage, and Americans in all 50 states have been victimized as well.&quot;
The post Bipartisan duo announces new anti-trafficking caucus in Congress first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 02, 2026</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-angelus-address-given-august-02-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Here is the full text of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Angelus address given August 2, the feast of the Baptism of the Lord, at St. Peter&#039;s Square.
The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Angelus address given August 02, 2026 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump administration rule change could push asylum applicants directly to deportation proceedings</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/trump-administration-rule-change-could-push-asylum-applicants-directly-to-deportation-proceedings</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/trump-administration-rule-change-could-push-asylum-applicants-directly-to-deportation-proceedings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration issued a new rule July 28 that could send hundreds of thousands of asylum seekers directly into deportation proceedings, a policy change that…
The post Trump administration rule change could push asylum applicants directly to deportation proceedings first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican increases net worth by $3 billion in 2025</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-increases-net-worth-by-3-billion-in-2025</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) published its annual report on July 31. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV receives Patti Smith at Vatican</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-receives-patti-smith-at-vatican</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Chicago-born pontiff and the influential American singer, poet, and visual artist met privately for about 40 minutes at the Apostolic Palace. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope issues new constitution for Vatican City State</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-issues-new-constitution-for-vatican-city-state</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff approved the new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State on July 31, enshrining the ability of non-cardinals to head its government. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukrainian ambassador says papal visit would give major boost to peace</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/ukrainian-ambassador-says-papal-visit-would-give-major-boost-to-peace</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Andrii Yurash said a visit by Pope Leo XIV would bring a message of peace and justice, while recent Vatican missions show that Ukraine is not alone. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican to launch first conference of Christians and Confucians</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-to-launch-first-conference-of-christians-and-confucians</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue will hold a conference on Confucian-Christian relations in South Korea from Aug. 4–5. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>LISTED: 11 key housing laws Spain wants to pass in September</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/listed-11-key-housing-laws-spain-wants-to-pass-in-september</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/listed-11-key-housing-laws-spain-wants-to-pass-in-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From changes to room and seasonal rentals, to deductions for repair costs and new rules for the IBI property tax, here are the major changes Spain&#039;s leftist government wants to add to housing legislation, and their impact on tenants and landlords. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Thousands of evacuees return home as firefighters contain Spain&amp;apos;s blazes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of Spaniards evacuated during massive wildfires started to return home on Wednesday as the government said it was working to contain some of the worst forest fires in the country&#039;s modern history. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Almería fire death toll hits 14 as woman succumbs to burns weeks later</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/almeria-fire-death-toll-hits-14-as-woman-succumbs-to-burns-weeks-later</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A woman injured in a wildfire in southern Spain earlier this month has died, the hospital where she was being treated said on Tuesday, taking the death toll from the blaze to 14. ]]></description>
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<title>Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s PM reacts to Gaza girl&#039;s video of mural dedicated to him, Valencia creates committee to help tourists in emergencies, Cucurella gets tattoo of Spanish coach&#039;s face after World Cup win, and more news from Spain this Wednesday July 29th. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain eases wildfire evacuation orders in Madrid, Ávila and Castellón</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-eases-wildfire-evacuation-orders-in-madrid-avila-and-castellon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mass evacuations and lockdowns began to be lifted gradually across wildfire-hit areas of Spain on Tuesday,  allowing thousands of people to return home and assess the damage done to their homes and territories. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Firefighters make progress in battle against Spain&amp;apos;s wildfires</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/firefighters-make-progress-in-battle-against-spains-wildfires</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Firefighters in Spain made progress after a &quot;positive night&quot; against wildfires raging west of Madrid that have forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people, Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska said Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How to get free glasses to see Spain&amp;apos;s total solar eclipse</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/how-to-get-free-glasses-to-see-spains-total-solar-eclipse</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re planning on viewing the total solar eclipse in Spain on August 12th, you&#039;ll need safety glasses. Here are all the places where you can get them for free. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Livestock farmers fear for livelihoods as wildfires ravage Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/livestock-farmers-fear-for-livelihoods-as-wildfires-ravage-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As wildfires swept through the countryside west of Madrid, livestock farmer Carmelo Ramírez loaded his truck with fodder and drove into the fire zone, determined to prevent cattle left behind by the flames from starving. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain faces &amp;apos;decisive&amp;apos; two days to contain wildfires as new heatwave looms</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain has two crucial days in front of it to bring wildfires under control before weather conditions worsen, authorities said Monday, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called on citizens to &quot;exercise extreme caution&quot; ahead of a new heatwave. ]]></description>
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<title>National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ‘life&#45;changing,’ created strong community, say pilgrims</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-life-changing-created-strong-community-say-pilgrims</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Several &quot;perpetual pilgrims&quot; who accompanied the Eucharist across the country&#039;s eastern seaboard described powerful moments of communal worship as a nation.
The post National Eucharistic Pilgrimage ‘life-changing,’ created strong community, say pilgrims first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope’s Lourdes visit to spotlight life, healing and hope, says bishop who covered Rupnik’s mosaics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV’s Sept. 25-28 visit to France is expected to be watched closely for his message to a Europe divided by political tensions and a recent wave…
The post Pope’s Lourdes visit to spotlight life, healing and hope, says bishop who covered Rupnik’s mosaics first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Andrea Bocelli to sing for Pope Leo with international children’s choir</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/andrea-bocelli-to-sing-for-pope-leo-with-international-childrens-choir</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ ROME (OSV News) — Renown tenor Andrea Bocelli will sing for Pope Leo XIV July 29 alongside a children’s choir of more than 160 members from the Holy Land, Uganda…
The post Andrea Bocelli to sing for Pope Leo with international children’s choir first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Those targeted by immigration enforcement need ‘chance to be heard,’ says nun detained by ICE</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/those-targeted-by-immigration-enforcement-need-chance-to-be-heard-says-nun-detained-by-ice</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sister Leticia said when she asked the ICE agents, &quot;can I go to Mass; can I just attend Mass, can I receive Communion?&#039;, the answer was &#039;no.&#039;&quot;
The post Those targeted by immigration enforcement need ‘chance to be heard,’ says nun detained by ICE first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>OpenAI rogue incident a call to ‘do more’ as future threats loom, says Catholic AI ethics expert</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/openai-rogue-incident-a-call-to-do-more-as-future-threats-loom-says-catholic-ai-ethics-expert</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The incident was &quot;a case of it (the OpenAI model group) just plain outsmarting&quot; the test and doing &quot;something unexpected.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican weighing papal trip to Ukraine</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-weighing-papal-trip-to-ukraine</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See’s foreign minister said it is evaluating the timing and conditions for a possible visit to the country by Pope Leo XIV. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>5 things to know about St. Bridget of Sweden, mystic and mother</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/5-things-to-know-about-st-bridget-of-sweden-mystic-and-mother</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On July 23, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of St. Bridget of Sweden, a mystic of the Middle Ages who was a wife and mother of eight children. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Summer advice from Pope Leo XIV: Don’t forget the less fortunate</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/summer-advice-from-pope-leo-xiv-dont-forget-the-less-fortunate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ “Let us think of the privilege we have when we support the poor,” Pope Leo said. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Dicastery for Bishops prefect discusses selection of new bishops, challenges they face</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/dicastery-for-bishops-prefect-discusses-selection-of-new-bishops-challenges-they-face</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/dicastery-for-bishops-prefect-discusses-selection-of-new-bishops-challenges-they-face</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops explained how it performs its functions, what qualities the pope encourages in bishops, and the nature of their role in governing the local Church. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican denies Marko Rupnik has been acquitted</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-denies-marko-rupnik-has-been-acquitted</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See said the canonical criminal trial remains open and judges are continuing to review evidence in the case involving the former Jesuit accused of sexual and psychological abuse. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Foreign residents unite after devastating wildfire in southern Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/foreign-residents-unite-after-devastating-wildfire-in-southern-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Foreigners in the town of Bédar, one of the Almería municipalities destroyed by a recent wildfire that killed 13 people, have already begun rallying together to help rebuild their homes and lives. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>LISTED: The tax deductions if you work from home in Spain</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/listed-the-tax-deductions-if-you-work-from-home-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/listed-the-tax-deductions-if-you-work-from-home-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re self-employed in Spain and work from home there are several expenses you can offset against tax. Find out exactly what is allowed in your case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Today in Spain: A roundup latest news on Tuesday</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Basque police arrest four for assaulting Spanish football fans, Barcelona crime levels fall in first half of the year, Spain&#039;s conservatives call on government to change Grandchildren&#039;s Citizenship Law and more news from Spain this Tuesday July 20th. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>World Cup champs Spain lap up adulation of two million people on bus parade</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/world-cup-champs-spain-lap-up-adulation-of-two-million-people-on-bus-parade</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ New World Cup champions Spain enjoyed a vibrant night of celebrations after an open-top bus parade through the streets of Madrid on Monday in front of a jubilant crowd of an estimated two million people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Airport bosses warn EU&amp;apos;s new border checks triple waiting times for Brits</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/airport-bosses-warn-eus-new-border-checks-triple-waiting-times-for-brits</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ European airport bosses have warned that new EU border checks are significantly increasing waiting times for British nationals arriving in the bloc, in some cases tripling the average. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Superb Spain worthy winners of World Cup dominated by superstar names</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/superb-spain-worthy-winners-of-world-cup-dominated-by-superstar-names</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It was a World Cup in which football&#039;s biggest names sprinkled stardust over the tournament, yet in the end the trophy deservingly went to a formidable if unspectacular Spain side who were simply too strong, even without Lamine Yamal being at his thrilling best. ]]></description>
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<title>Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/teen-dies-during-spain-world-cup-celebrations</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain&#039;s victory in the World Cup after a fountain onto collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s biggest wildfire of the year forces evacuation of 800 people</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-biggest-wildfire-of-the-year-forces-evacuation-of-800-people</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two huge blazes in central and northeastern Spain have destroyed more than 30,000 hectares of land and forced the evacuation of almost 2,000 people as the country continues to suffer some of the worst wildfires in recent memory. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Ecstatic celebrations as Spaniards fete World Cup triumph</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/ecstatic-celebrations-as-spaniards-fete-world-cup-triumph</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of ecstatic Spanish fans in Madrid bellowed out the Queen song &quot;We are the Champions&quot; following Spain&#039;s victory in the World Cup final on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>¡CHAMPIONS! Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/champions-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-world-cup</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ferrán Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to attend summer concert at Castel Gandolfo</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-attend-summer-concert-at-castel-gandolfo</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-attend-summer-concert-at-castel-gandolfo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff, who is on vacation at the lakeside town, will attend a classical concert in his honor on July 18. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican Bank names new director general</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-bank-names-new-director-general</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/vatican-bank-names-new-director-general</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Giovanni Boscia will succeed Gian Franco Mammì in managing the daily operations of the Institute for the Works of Religion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Echoing Pope Leo XIV, experts sign Rome declaration on limits for AI and nuclear arms</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/echoing-pope-leo-xiv-experts-sign-rome-declaration-on-limits-for-ai-and-nuclear-arms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The declaration was signed on July 16, marking the conclusion of a three-day Vatican summit on AI security risks. ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican clarifies pope’s role ‘as universal shepherd’ in wake of US ambassador’s comments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ “The pope normally speaks as a head of the Church,” papal expert Father Roberto Regoli told EWTN News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>BBC correspondent David Willey, longtime Vatican and papal chronicler, dies at 93</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ EWTN News spoke to the journalist in February about his more than 50 years covering the Vatican. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>A pilgrim’s guide to the Georgia martyrs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DARIEN, Ga. (OSV News) — In late October, a little more than a month after Archbishop Fulton Sheen is to become “blessed,” the sixth beatification on American soil will take place…
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Catholic group helps parishes to share a table with the poor, following pope’s example</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ROME (OSV News) — When Pope Leo XIV sat down to lunch with people experiencing homelessness and poverty at Castel Gandolfo this month, he offered a model that one Catholic organization…
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Senators press Blanche on mifepristone lawsuits, Epstein survivors</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/senators-press-blanche-on-mifepristone-lawsuits-epstein-survivors</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON (OSV News) — During his July 15 confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche took questions from senators on issues ranging from objections to…
The post Senators press Blanche on mifepristone lawsuits, Epstein survivors first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Las Cruces Diocese demands jury trial, just compensation in feds’ effort to seize pilgrimage site</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/las-cruces-diocese-demands-jury-trial-just-compensation-in-feds-effort-to-seize-pilgrimage-site</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The 4,675 foot peak, capped by a 29-foot limestone statue of Jesus Christ the King, has served as a shrine for Catholic faithful for close to a century.
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>USCCB urges Trump administration to ‘advance real solutions’ instead of IVF</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/usccb-urges-trump-administration-to-advance-real-solutions-instead-of-ivf</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and other Catholic groups submitted public comments in opposition to a proposed government regulation that would expand insurance coverage for…
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<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>EU to limit children&amp;apos;s access to social media</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/eu-to-limit-childrens-access-to-social-media</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Children should have &quot;phased and gradual access&quot; to social media, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Monday, as experts recommended under 13s only use online platforms under supervision. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s PM visits site of deadly Almería wildfire</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-pm-visits-site-of-deadly-almeria-wildfire</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday visited the scene of one of Spain&#039;s deadliest wildfires in recent history, which has claimed 13 lives and razed a huge area. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Final before final&amp;apos;: Spain face France in World Cup blockbuster</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/final-before-final-spain-face-france-in-world-cup-blockbuster</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday at 9pm Madrid time when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown. ]]></description>
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<title>Which European countries are already using the EES pre&#45;registration app?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The EU&#039;s border agency Frontex developed an app allowing travellers to pre-register for its Entry/Exit System rollout. With the summer travel season upon us and queues expected at tourist hotspots, what happened to the app and which countries are using it? ]]></description>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s ex&#45;PM in hot water over &amp;apos;xenophobic&amp;apos; remark about French team</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-ex-pm-in-hot-water-over-xenophobic-remark-about-french-team</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country&#039;s national football team had &quot;no French players&quot;. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Ring the church bells!&amp;apos;: Residents tell of escape from deadly Spanish wildfire</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/ring-the-church-bells-residents-tell-of-escape-from-deadly-spanish-wildfire</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As flames raced toward the Spanish village of Bedar, Manoli Ramos received a desperate order from the mayor: run to the church and ring the bells to warn residents of the danger closing in. ]]></description>
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<title>Hundreds return home as deadly Spain wildfire stabilised</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/hundreds-return-home-as-deadly-spain-wildfire-stabilised</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A wildfire that killed at least 12 people in the southern Spain has been stabilised, the head of the regional government of Andalusia, Juan Manuel Moreno, said Sunday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain into World Cup semi&#45;final with France after late strike against Belgium</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spain-into-world-cup-semi-final-with-france-after-late-strike-against-belgium</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain struck late to beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday and move onto a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Senior News Editor - Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s BBVA bank and former chairman to stand trial over spying</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/spains-bbva-bank-and-former-chairman-to-stand-trial-over-spying</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A court on Thursday ordered Spain&#039;s second biggest bank BBVA and its former chairman to stand trial for alleged corporate spying involving a disgraced former police chief. ]]></description>
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<title>Why are property prices in Spain rising twice as fast than in the EU?</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/why-are-property-prices-in-spain-rising-twice-as-fast-than-in-the-eu</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Spanish property market has been a point of protest in recent years, with soaring prices putting home ownership out of reach for many Spaniards. ]]></description>
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<title>Women who say they experienced harm from abortion pill push Blanche to settle suit on FDA policy</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/women-who-say-they-experienced-harm-from-abortion-pill-push-blanche-to-settle-suit-on-fda-policy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A US pro-life group urged Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to side with states against a federal policy permitting an abortion pill to be sent by mail.
The post Women who say they experienced harm from abortion pill push Blanche to settle suit on FDA policy first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Canada’s Catholics await high court decision on religious liberty and Bill 21</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/canadas-catholics-await-high-court-decision-on-religious-liberty-and-bill-21</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/canadas-catholics-await-high-court-decision-on-religious-liberty-and-bill-21</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In March, a lawsuit challenging Bill 21 was heard by  the Supreme Court of Canada regarding its impact on religious freedom and equality.
The post Canada’s Catholics await high court decision on religious liberty and Bill 21 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>El&#45;Obeid: Brave witness of the Sudanese Church in a city under siege</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/el-obeid-brave-witness-of-the-sudanese-church-in-a-city-under-siege</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/el-obeid-brave-witness-of-the-sudanese-church-in-a-city-under-siege</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ El-Obeid is currently under constant bombardment and drone strikes, as the paramilitary attempts to dislodge the Sudanese armed forces.
The post El-Obeid: Brave witness of the Sudanese Church in a city under siege first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Netflix’s new ‘Little House on the Prairie’ show embraces family, faith</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/netflixs-new-little-house-on-the-prairie-show-embraces-family-faith</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — Rebecca Sonnenshine read the first page of the “Little House on the Prairie” series as a girl to prove to her older cousin that she knew how…
The post Netflix’s new ‘Little House on the Prairie’ show embraces family, faith first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>New documentary brings ‘farm boy’ martyr Blessed Stanley Rother to wider Church</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/new-documentary-brings-farm-boy-martyr-blessed-stanley-rother-to-wider-church</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/new-documentary-brings-farm-boy-martyr-blessed-stanley-rother-to-wider-church</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;We need to get not just his name out there but his reputation for holiness and heroic virtue and sanctity before the people of God.&quot;
The post New documentary brings ‘farm boy’ martyr Blessed Stanley Rother to wider Church first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>U.S. ambassador describes July 4 dinner with Pope Leo XIV</title>
<link>https://www.okpraha.com/us-ambassador-describes-july-4-dinner-with-pope-leo-xiv</link>
<guid>https://www.okpraha.com/us-ambassador-describes-july-4-dinner-with-pope-leo-xiv</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with Italian media, Brian Burch said the informal evening showed a pontiff who is both personally at ease with his American roots and conscious of his universal mission. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Training journalists to be peacemakers: EWTN Summer Academy concludes in Rome</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ EWTN hosted 43 young media professionals from around the world for an intensive journalistic training program June 22 to July 1. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for respect for human life &quot;in all circumstances.&quot; ]]></description>
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<title>Vatican October meeting to focus on divorce, other family issues</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - Senior News Editor</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV dines with U.S. ambassador on Independence Day</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pope visited the private residence of U.S. Ambassador Brian Burch after returning from Lampedusa. ]]></description>
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