The Diocese of Harrisburg issued an apology after a Catholic school’s Halloween parade float in Pennsylvania included an image resembling the Auschwitz concentration camp gate, bearing the phrase “Arbeit Macht Frei.” Bishop Timothy C. Senior condemned the float, deeming its inclusion of the imagery representing the Holocaust deeply offensive and unacceptable, especially considering the suffering of millions, including six million Jews. The original float design did not include the Holocaust imagery. The diocese expressed sincere apologies to the Jewish community and will review its approval processes to prevent similar incidents.
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Following the Annunciation Catholic School shooting, 12-year-old Sophia Forchas, who had a bullet lodged in her brain, is making a remarkable recovery and will transition to an inpatient rehabilitation program. Despite initial grim prognoses and the removal of part of her skull to alleviate brain swelling, Sophia has shown promising signs of neurological improvement. Surgeons were hesitant to remove the bullet due to the potential damage. The family has expressed profound gratitude for the prayers and support, emphasizing the miraculous nature of Sophia’s survival, with a GoFundMe page raising over $1 million for medical expenses.
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A shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis resulted in injuries to at least five children during the first week of classes. Authorities reported the shooter had been contained, and there was no active threat. The incident prompted responses from Governor Tim Walz and former President Donald Trump. The shooting occurred amidst a series of recent violent incidents in the city, including a fatal shooting the previous day, and was further complicated by a wave of hoax calls reporting shootings at various US college campuses.
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John Q. Hosedrinker