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We learn more about Rerum Novarum, the 135-year-old document by Pope Leo XIII that still shapes the Church today. Meanwhile, Trump pushes for progress on the case of Catholic political prisoner Jimmy Lai.

Pope Leo XIV visits the largest university in Europe, the university's first papal visit in decades. Meanwhile, Mississippi fights "abortion tourism" with a new support program for mothers. And, Republicans and Democrats clash on whether Sharia law poses a threat to the Constitution.

Forty-five years later, Pope Leo recalls the assassination attempt on JP II on the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Meanwhile, the Vatican warns the Society of St. Pius X that the planned consecrations of bishops will lead to excommunications. And we learn what's driving China's crackdown on Christians.

A U.S. same-sex ministry group says criticism in a recent Vatican report is “false and unjust.” Meanwhile, Castel Gandolfo marks 400 years as the pope’s summer residence. And, President Trump heads to China for a critical summit.

Israeli soldiers have been jailed for desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary. Meanwhile, we discuss key findings from the Pentagon’s release of never-before-seen UFO files. And, Pope Leo XIV addresses hantavirus and global crises during a busy weekend.