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American missiles, persecuted Christians, and a country that cannot protect them: why did Trump bomb part of Nigeria?

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American Catholics are in favor of the death penalty. This is according to a recently published survey

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Rome and the Church in the United States

The Gospel According to the Elves: Quebec Secularism Law Targets Even Baby Jesus

China’s Reported Marriage Surge: A Turning Point or a Mirage of Reform?