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The Israeli military says it has rescued one of the hostages being held by Hamas. In Ukraine, a 2nd straight day of missile barrages from Russia left at least 5 people dead. And a pro-lifer in the UK, arrested twice for silently praying outside an abortion business has won a financial settlement.

The White House says it's working to avoid a wider war in the Middle East, as lawmakers fear escalation. During his appearance on a talk show Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance discussed Trump & abortion. And did you know there are more Egyptian obelisks standing in Rome than in Egypt?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now throwing his support behind a Republican. Rapper Lil' Jon, media mogul Oprah and actress Kerry Washington were just a few of the big names at the DNC. Reports say there is new evidence the Shroud of Turin is 2,000 years old, which coincides with Christ.

The DNC comes to a close this evening and pro-lifers are worried. Los Angeles is facing a severe shortage of housing for low-income renters and the Catholic Church might have a solution. And a study says a majority of National Education Association members want to ban smartphones in the classroom.

Voters in Florida, Alaska & Wyoming went to the polls to chose House & Senate candidates for November. Officials in Massachusetts are accused of targeting pro-life crisis pregnancy centers. And in Maine, a report outlines the missed opportunities to stop the deadliest shooting in their history.

The American College of Pediatricians officially called on all medical institutions to stop harmful gender transition medication and surgeries for minors. The stock market slipped slightly after reaching near-record highs. And thousands of people are gathering in Italy this week.

A trio of Republican-led committees released their long-awaited report accusing President Biden of corruption. Secretary of State Blinken has returned to Israel as part of ongoing ceasefire negotiations. And a look at the Swiss Guard, which has protected the Holy Father since the early 1500's.

Fears of pro-Palestinian protests resuming loom over college campuses as classes begin again. An advocacy group for Christians in Egypt is calling for an investigation into the make up of the country's Olympic team. And a look at the spiritual connection behind the fountains and waterways of Rome.

A group of pro-life pregnancy centers made an appearance at a court in Buffalo, New York. A look at how the Virgin Mary's house from Nazareth ended up in Loreto, Italy. And on this day, August 15th, 1964, the Sisters of Mary were formed in Busan, South Korea by Fr. Aloysius Schwartz.

The Trump campaign says Iran is behind the recent hack that led to sensitive internal documents being stolen & distributed. Ernesto is now a hurricane and is expected to grow stronger on its path towards Bermuda. And a look at the Assumption of Mary depicted in art throughout history.

The US has bolstered its military presence in the Middle East. A new report reveals continued gang violence in Haiti despite new leadership and an influx of international security forces. And there's still a couple weeks left to see one of the most anticipated meteor showers of the year.

Nicaragua's vice president, the wife of Daniel Ortega, announced that 7 priests left the country. On Sunday, the first victim of the violence in the UK was laid to rest at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. And as the 2024 Paris Olympics have officially come to a close, we look back at their legacy.

Former President Donald Trump will debate Vice President Kamala Harris on September 10th. The Paris Olympics are winding down with the final events and the closing ceremony taking place on Sunday. And a year after his last trip to France, Pope Francis will make 2 apostolic journeys in September.

While there was joy for the prisoners returned to the US, it was heart wrenching for families whose loved ones were left behind. 2 sold out shows from Taylor Swift were canceled in Austria amid terror threats. And a Catholic school principal in Hawaii was given a national award. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn

The intense race for the Oval Office stopped in Wisconsin and Michigan. Following a week of violence that started with a stabbing rampage, UK cities and towns are on high alert. And, this is the 10th anniversary of the ISIS invasion in Iraq and the Christian community there is still recovering.

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Richard Henning as the Archbishop of Boston, as Archbishop Cardinal Sean O'Malley is retiring. The Knights of Columbus are meeting in Quebec for their 142nd Supreme Convention. And, today the faithful of Rome commemorate the solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows at St. Mary Major.

24 Catholic bishops from around the world have demanded an apology from the International Olympic Committee. A recent study said 8 in 10 dioceses in the US receive formal applicants for religious life who have student loan debt. And, there are new developments regarding the Jubilee Year 2025.

Biden went before the cameras to announce a 24-person prisoner swap involving several nations. Stocks on Wall Street are slumping today amid more signals the US economy's growth is slowing down. And a look at Kenya and its relationship with the Catholic Church.

In the span of 12 hours, the leaders of both Hamas and Hezbollah were killed in targeted assassinations. A new study takes a closer look at the impact of educational debt on vocations to religious life. And, this week, thousands of altar servers descended upon Rome on an international pilgrimage.

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