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Catholic News Roundup: April 17, 2026

April 17, 2026

This week’s top stories:

1. GAY ADOPTION VIDEO SPARKS OUTRAGE

Dad to baby: ‘You have no mommy’

2. TENN: JUNE ‘NUCLEAR FAMILY MONTH’

LGBT activists furious

3. FALLOUT FROM TRUMP-POPE FEUD

Global backlash to Trump

4. MAGA EXODUS ACROSS THE BOARD

Youth leaving in droves

5. YOUNG MEN TURNING TO GOD

Poll shows men want religion

6. PRO-LIFE DAD WINS $1 MILLION

DOJ settles Mark Houck case

7. WHISTLEBLOWER: IDF SHOT BOYS

Children targeted, left to bleed out

8. AMERICANS DON’T SUPPORT ISRAEL

Lowest poll numbers in US history

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The name Stella Maris has its roots in a 5th-century translation by St. Jerome of the Hebrew name for Mary, Miryam. Originally written as Stilla Maris, it meant "Drop of the Sea." Through what likely stemmed from a transcription error, this evolved into Stella Maris, which means "Star of the Sea."

This title has been cherished in Catholic tradition, especially among seafarers before modern navigation, as they relied on the stars to guide them. Notably, the North Star, Polaris, was also known as Stella Maris.

Beyond just seafarers, Stella Maris serves as a beacon for all of life’s travelers, illuminating the darkness and offering hope as it cuts through the fog, guiding us toward the bright shores of eternity.

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Christine has degrees from Oxford University and Notre Dame Law School.

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