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National Catholic Register Reflects on the Mass as Encounter with the DivineGood News — Sep 8, 2026Bishop James Conley of Lincoln describes the Mass as the place where God invites the faithful into heavenly worship through invitation, communion and mission.

Morocco Parties Woo Youth Ahead of Election — 2dMorocco’s parties are courting young voters ahead of the September 23 election with promises of jobs, affordable housing, and large-scale infrastructure investments tied to the 2030 World Cup, as persistent youth unemployment and disillusionment persist despite economic gains. Analysts note Ceuta’s mass migration as a form of social protest reflecting political frustration, while campaigns stress employment and housing as antidotes, even as youth voter participation remains relatively low and turnout concerns linger.

Fossilized dinosaur dung preserves feathers from extinct aquatic bird — 5dA fossilized feather found inside dinosaur dung in Montana is described as the best-preserved Mesozoic feather and offers new clues about why some birds survived the mass extinction while others did not. The evidence points to a connection with hesperornithiform aquatic birds and the evolution of the Neornithes lineage, potentially affecting survival outcomes across late Cretaceous birds.

Pope celebrated Mary’s birthday with “Good Counsel” devotion — Sep 9, 2026Pope Leo XIV marked the vigil of Mary's birth by celebrating Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel in Genazzano and presenting a golden rose to the image there.

Chris Dalton I like how this ties the Pope's public prayers to practical guidance from Mary for everyday decisions.

Catholics weigh nod of peace in church services — Sep 8, 2026The sign of peace at Mass traces back to early Christianity and was restored after Vatican II, though handshakes largely gave way to nods after the pandemic.

Dana Whitfield They should just drop the whole thing since it pulls attention away from the liturgy itself.

Panasonic Opens Global Osaka Battery R&D HubBusiness — 3dPanasonic Energy is consolidating battery R&D in Osaka into Energy Innovation Square and a linked Suminoe facility, bringing 500+ staff together to accelerate development times by over 15% and tighten the link between lab work and mass production for automotive and data-center batteries. The initiative aims to deploy integrated digital simulations with physical testing across Panasonic’s global network, including US plants in Nevada and Kansas, to boost energy density, lifespan, and overall production agility.

The Church ‘Cannot Declare War’ on Latin Mass Devotees, Cardinal Robert Sarah Says — Aug 31, 2026

Rachel Meyers If the goal is bringing people closer to the Church, cracking down on the Latin Mass crowd seems like the opposite strategy.

Indianapolis Archdiocese Suspends Mass Obligation Amid ICE Fears — Sep 4, 2026Amid a spike in ICE enforcement in Indiana, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis issued a decree dispensing Catholics in central and southern Indiana from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation through September 30 to address fears of detention and family separation. The measure, grounded in canon law and supported by local pastors, urges spiritual substitutes and pastoral care, aligning with broader nationwide diocesan responses to ICE activity.

Catholic Leaders Plan 9/11 Anniversary Events — Sep 10, 2026As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Catholic leaders and clergy recall the victims, first responders, and survivors, emphasizing remembrance, healing, and a renewed call for peace and dialogue. From Pope John Paul II’s message of unity through Christ to commemorative Masses and bishops’ reflections, the church frames the tragedy as a test of charity, dignity, and shared humanity.

Minneapolis mass shooting kills two, gunman dies after standoff with police — Sep 3, 2026A mass shooting at the Loring Towers apartment complex in Minneapolis left two dead and six injured, with the suspect identified as 35-year-old Carlton Johnson II who died during a standoff with police; authorities note he was a content creator and machine operator and had eviction proceedings underway before the attack. Reports indicate prior threats and escalating behavior preceding the incident.

Derek Foss Eviction stress plus easy access to guns is a dangerous combination we keep seeing play out in these tragedies.

Electra Studies $530M-$675M North American Nickel Refinery — 2dElectra Battery Materials announced initial engineering results for the first phase of a two-phase nickel refinery near Toronto that would convert mine-derived feedstock and recycled battery black mass into nickel metal and battery-grade nickel sulfate at about 20,000 tonnes per year, with nickel and cobalt recoveries above 97%. The project aims to strengthen North American supply chains, reduce reliance on Chinese processing, and may require roughly $530–$675 million for the first phase, with a second phase potentially adding another 20,000 tonnes of nickel capacity, as CEO Trent Mell emphasizes domestic refinement for industrial, military, and EV applications.

Maya Lindstrom This refinery could help secure battery materials for EVs without depending on Chinese processing, which is long overdue.

Colgate Weighs $1 Billion Personal Care Brand Sale — Sep 11, 2026Colgate-Palmolive is weighing the sale of Softsoap, Irish Spring and Speed Stick, with Goldman Sachs guiding a potential divestment that could fetch over $1 billion. The move signals portfolio reshaping as Colgate shifts focus from mass-market personal care to higher-margin oral care amid broader consumer pressures and a need for a long-term turnaround in North America.

Derek Foss Colgate's shift away from everyday soaps and deodorants toward higher margin oral care looks overdue given the North American slowdown.

Damascus Airport Plans Stir Mass-Grave Fears — Sep 12, 2026Syria’s plan to turn Mezzeh military airport in Damascus into a private-jet hub has rights groups and locals alarmed that redevelopment could disturb grave sites and undermine private land claims tied to decades of expropriation. Documents obtained by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre indicate executions and detentions were carried out at Mezzeh during the Assad era, prompting calls to halt construction to preserve evidence while the new authorities weigh investment with historic injustices.

Tom Gallagher The new government should settle the old land claims first instead of rushing to turn the site into a private jet airport.

Trenton mass shooting leaves two dead; details fluid — Aug 30, 2026A mass shooting early Sunday in Trenton, New Jersey, at the Locust Street area left two people dead and several others wounded as police respond and investigators from the Mercer County Homicide Task Force take over. Authorities have not released a final casualty tally, with reports ranging from about nine to more than ten victims, and details of suspects or the motive remain unclear.

Haiti Gangs Release 13 Captives After Mass Kenscoff KidnappingWorld — Aug 29, 2026In Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, a mass kidnapping left at least 47 people dead and more than 50 abducted, with six children and seven women released in a rare moment of relief. UNICEF and UN officials highlighted the ongoing humanitarian crisis and urged international action as the UN Security Council discussed response options.

MASS MoCA's fall season opens with an immersive Son Lux video installation — Sep 3, 2026A MASS MoCA fall season highlights experimental opera, ballet, puppetry and live music with events through December, including a Son Lux immersive video installation, Laurent Grasso’s Metaphysical Maze, and talks by Lucinda Williams, Melissa Auf der Maur, Roz Chast and Jason Adam Katzenstein, tracing the museum’s evolution from a former textile mill to a global contemporary-art hub. Separately, a promotional collage showcases an expansive slate of upcoming films across major studios, from indie titles to genre fare.

Derek Foss MASS MoCA really has come a long way from being a mill building. Glad they're mixing music, opera and puppetry instead of just paintings on walls.

Majority Of Voters Support Mass Deportations, New Poll Reveals — Sep 18, 2024The majority of voters support mass deportations of illegal immigrants, a policy former President Donald Trump has vowed to implement, according to a Scripps News/Ipsos poll released Wednesday. A policy of mass…

Pope Leo XIV Condemns ‘Religious Propaganda’ in First Mass — May 18, 2025It was not the first Mass Pope Leo XIV ever celebrated, but probably the most significant. On Sunday, America’s first pontiff celebrated his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square where he condemned exploiting the poor…

Sardine mass-mortality spurs coast-to-coast investigationsEnvironment — Aug 29, 2026Scientists in South Africa are investigating mass sardine die-offs along the west and south coasts, with pilchard herpesvirus (PHV) identified in many deceased fish as the leading explanation and testing ongoing to confirm links between outbreaks in different regions; PHV is a fish virus and poses no known risk to human health, though officials are assessing environmental factors that might contribute to the deaths.

Auburn Coaches Draw Legal Fire from Powerful Atheist Group Over Spontaneous Mass BaptismReporting — Sep 24, 2023Auburn University has been taken on a finger-wagging trip to the atheist woodshed after a Tuesday “Unite Auburn” event turned into a mass baptism. The event began with a worship service but morphed into a mass baptism…

‘Sick and Tired’: Pence Vows to Enact ‘Expedited Death Penalty’ for People Involved in Mass ShootingsReporting — Sep 28, 2023Former Vice President Mike Pence vowed to pass a federal death penalty for mass shooters. “I am sick and tired of these mass shootings happening in the United States of America,” Pence said during the second Republican…

U.S., China Outline Paths Toward AV DeploymentAuto — Sep 9, 2026The U.S. Department of Transportation rolled out a revamped National Strategy for Automated Vehicles, outlining four objectives—safety, regulatory certainty, American innovation, and interoperable corridors—alongside ongoing DOT and FMCSA efforts to modernize regulations and expand AV applications for passengers and freight. Separately, China unveiled a 2030 roadmap for mass deployment of self-driving vehicles to boost global influence, tighten production and safety standards, and foster international cooperation, signaling a broader push for AV leadership worldwide.

Person of Interest Identified in Maine Mass ShootingReporting — Oct 26, 2023A person of interest has been identified in the mass shooting at multiple locations in Lewiston, Maine, Wednesday, according to the Lewiston Police Department. “Police are currently searching for a Robert R. Card…

DOJ Reaches Settlement With Families of Charleston Mass ShootingReporting — Oct 28, 2021The Department of Justice reached a settlement with families of the nine victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2015. According to The Associated Press , the settlement…

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