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Catholic News Roundup: August 23, 2025

This week’s top stories: 

1. CARDINAL VISITS CHRISTIANS IN PALESTINE

Went at request of Pope Leo

2. GAZANS CONDEMN HAMAS LEADER

Shuts down Facebook page after backlash

3. CARDINAL READS NAMES OF DEAD CHILDREN

Vigil lasts seven hours

4. COALITION CALLS FOR LIFT TO MEDIA BAN

27 countries sign statement

5. CATHOLIC FACES PRISON FOR OPPOSING CCP

Trump vows to help Jimmy Lai

6. US SLAMS UK CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION

Scotland drops charges against pro-lifer

7. BISHOP BACKTRACKS OVER PRIEST SCANDAL

Convicted rapist won’t be Toulouse chancellor

8.  VPP BRINGS BABY FORMULA TO GAZA

Days after IDF bombed warehouse

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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 Niles was born in Saigon, Vietnam. Her family left the country shortly after the collapse of Saigon to the Communists, spending several years in France before arriving to the United States.

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

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