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The UN's top court ordered Israel to halt its military offensive in Gaza. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and among the many people who face this battle are our servicemen and women. And reaction is pouring in after the Vatican said that Blessed Carlo Acutis is set to be canonized.

Days after Taiwan's newly elected president made a controversial inauguration speech, China performed military exercises around the country. Day one of the UK's general campaigns kicked off today. And, the Biden Administration is cancelling some $7.7 billion in student loans for more than 160,000 borrowers.

Biden’s top national security advisor answered questions about 3 countries recognizing a Palestinian state. Pope Francis is reacting to the Catholic Church's first council in China in 100 years. And the fighting between Israel and Hamas has had a spillover effect into Lebanon.

The hush money case against Donald Trump is heading to a final conclusion. A Catholic run migrant facility in Pittsburgh is under scrutiny for allegedly forcing children to live in "deplorable" conditions. And Ecuador will host the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in September.

There was shock throughout the world as the Iranian president was found dead, following a helicopter crash. Reaction is pouring in after the Holy Father granted a rare sit-down interview to '60 Minutes'. And over the weekend, pilgrims stepped off onto their respective routes for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in China for an official state visit with Xi Jinping. Much needed humanitarian aid may begin flowing into Gaza in the next few days. And a recent report in the Wall Street Journal finds the world at an alarming tipping point when it comes to birth rates.