Understanding Evil in the Idaho Murders — By: Crisis Magazine

Evil—elusive and often misunderstood—does not lurk only in the kind of vicious act of cruelty perpetrated by the monstrous Bryan Kohberger when he brutally murdered four innocent University of Idaho students in November 2022. Yet, in the lead-up to his sentencing last month, media commentators speculated on what could have motivated Kohberger to commit such…

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Remembering Mother Angelica’s reflections on Mary’s assumption: ‘It just makes sense’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Assumption of the Virgin Mary, fresco painting in San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, Italy. / Credit: Zvonimir Atletic/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 15, 2025 / 04:00 am (CNA). Today, Aug. 15, is the feast of the Assumption, a solemnity commemorating the end of the Virgin Mary’s earthly life and the assumption of her body and…

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Greek Catholic bishop in Ukraine: Only 37 parishes remain active — By: Catholic News Agency

Greek Catholic Bishop Maksym Ryabukha of the Exarchate of Donetsk, Ukraine. / Credit: Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 14, 2025 / 15:57 pm (CNA). Maksym Ryabukha, the Greek Catholic bishop of the Exarchate of Donetsk in Ukraine, describes himself as a “bishop on wheels” because he frequently travels to visit parishes and…

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Virginia governor investigates reports of public schools arranging abortions for minors — By: Catholic News Agency

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin. / Credit: Maxim Elramsisy/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Aug 14, 2025 / 16:57 pm (CNA). Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is investigating reports that a local public school facilitated and funded abortion procedures for minors without informing the parents. Staff at Centreville High School, part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, arranged abortions…

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