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11/06/2026

Milad Malak, a 20-year-old Coptic Christian deacon from Egypt, was reportedly killed by Islamic State militants in Zliten, Libya, after refusing to renounce his Christian faith.

According to reports, he was kidnapped alongside other Egyptian workers. When his captors discovered he was a Christian, they allegedly tortured and pressured him to convert to Islam. Milad remained steadfast in his faith until his death.

His story is a heartbreaking reminder of the persecution Christians continue to face around the world.

Let us pray for his family and all Christians suffering for their faith.

“Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.” — Revelation 2:10

11/06/2026

Further strengthening the Church’s presence in Gaza, Fr. Luis Montes, of the Institute of the Incarnate Word, arrived on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, at the

11/06/2026

Kevin James revealed on The Joe Rogan Experience that he fasted on water for 41 and a half days for his oldest daughter, who is on the autism spectrum and had been struggling with tics and sleeplessness. He said: “There’s nothing else I can do. Please help, God.” After 41 and a half days, he said he saw God answer his prayers. ✝️

11/06/2026

11/05/2026

The second session of the CMEP Catholic Advisory Council's Fall series features reflections on Education in the Holy Land, and how conditions of violence resulting from occupation, ongoing war, and restrictions on movement have impacted Catholic institutions.

Learn more about the series and register: https://cmep.org/cmep-events/catholic-education-holy-land/

11/05/2026

STATEMENT FROM THE BISHOPS OF THE MISSOURI CATHOLIC CONFERENCE ON THE DEFEAT OF PRO-LIFE AMENDMENT 3

We are profoundly saddened that Missouri voters chose to reject pro-life Amendment 3 and the legal protections for women and children we had hoped to restore. This result, however, does not mark the end of our work. The Catholic Church in
Missouri will continue to advocate for policies that uphold the dignity of every person, protect the most vulnerable among us, and provide compassionate support to those in need, as she has always done. We remain steadfast in our commitment to accompany mothers and fathers facing hardship in their pregnancies and to offer hope and healing to those who have been wounded by the scourge of abortion.

To the Catholic faithful, clergy, and all people of good will who worked tirelessly during this campaign, we offer our heartfelt gratitude. In the days ahead, may God strengthen our resolve to defend the dignity of every human life. May the following prayer of St. Teresa of Ávila, Doctor of the Church, reignite our hope:

Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.

11/02/2026

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