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James V. Grimaldi

@jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social
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Executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter. Winner of Pulitzer Prizes. KCMO. DC. Dad. Husband. Roman Catholic.

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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 17h
OpenAI is scrapping the release of its next generation AI model over safety concerns of potential agent misbehavior www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
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Exclusive | OpenAI Scraps Release of New AI Model Over Safety Concerns
The model, dubbed GPT-6.1 Astra, was due to debut inside ChatGPT and Codex in October.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Kennedy Center shelved roof-leak repairs — and then said the building should be closed because of, yes, roof leaks www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/a... via @NYTimes
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Kennedy Center Shelved Repairs Now Cited for Closure, Whistle-Blowers Say
In a letter to Congress, former employees say the center delayed a plan to address the leaks that its officials now cite as a serious safety risk.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
650,000 ballots were illegally seized www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/u...
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Republican Sheriff Illegally Seized California Ballots, Court Rules
The California Supreme Court ordered Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County to return ballots to election officials after he confiscated them for an investigation.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I expect the vigil at the Kennedy Center to draw more than 1,000 supporters Called Hands Off the Arts, the vigil starts with a 6:30 p.m. rally. wapo.st/4AmUrB7
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Vigil at the Kennedy Center expected to draw about 1,000 supporters
The event, scheduled weeks ago by an advocacy organization called Hands Off the Arts, intends to start with a 6:30 p.m. rally.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Howard University is searching for a new president. Smithsonian Secretary Bunch should be on the short list. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/a...
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Smithsonian’s Secretary to Resign as Trump Tries to Rule the Institution
In the face of escalating White House attacks about how museums present American history, Lonnie G. Bunch III has announced his decision to depart.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
US Sen. Roger Marshall sued more than 700 Kansans for unpaid bills (some under $100) during his decades-long career as an OBGYN. 81 were arrested! I wonder if Kansans will vote to return him to the Senate this fall. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/u...
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Roger Marshall Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. Now He’s a Senator.
Patients sued by Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas were routinely charged 18 percent interest, The Times found. Some had bank accounts garnished.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Mr. Cohen has not, in fact, recanted his testimony. He has not taken any of it back. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/06/u... @peterbakernyt.bsky.social
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For Trump’s Former Fixer, a Tortured Path From ‘Rat’ to Reconciliation
The president has made peace with Michael D. Cohen, his onetime lawyer who turned against him. But contrary to Mr. Trump’s claims, Mr. Cohen has not recanted the testimony that helped convict his form...
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Likely unlawful www.nytimes.com/live/2026/08...
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Trump Live Updates: White House Ballroom Construction Can Continue, Supreme Court Rules
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Federal spending records and construction contracts reviewed by @washingtonpost show that the White House ballroom is only a quarter complete -- not the 65% the White House claimed in appeal to the Supreme Court www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio... @Blaskey_S @ddiamond @jocwapo
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The White House says its ballroom is 65% complete. Its documents suggest otherwise.
The claim, made in government filings to the Supreme Court, is contradicted by budget and other records.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
“We recognize that sometimes, its signature is written in pencil.” Canada’s Carney says. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/22/w...
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Mark Carney Speaks to Canadians After Trade Talks With U.S. Collapse
Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed Canadians on Saturday morning, hours after he ordered negotiators to suspend U.S. trade talks despite President Trump’s punishing tariffs.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
A new twist on the old scam of bogus personal-injury torts: Wall Street profits when slip-and-fall lawsuits pay out www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/b...
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How Wall St. Profits When Personal Injury Lawsuits Pay Out
Personal injury cases have exploded, in number and magnitude, funded by companies betting on a win — and offering investors a piece of the action.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Stolen Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse works are recovered www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/w...
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Stolen Cézanne, Renoir and Matisse Works Are Recovered, Police Say
The Italian military police said that art collectively valued at more than $10 million had been found five months after being taken in a nighttime heist near Parma.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Case dismissed www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/u...
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Judge Dismisses Federal Government’s Antisemitism Case Against Harvard
The government argued the university had not done enough to combat antisemitism during campus protests. A judge called the incidents “isolated and episodic.”
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Talk about an environmental tragedy. Why would someone poison ancient pine trees? A Lake Tahoe mystery www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/u...
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Someone Is Poisoning Trees Near Lake Tahoe (Gift Article)
Eleven trees have been killed over the past several years by a strong-smelling, unidentified substance. Another 16 were just attacked this year.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
Visual Investigation: U.S. Dropped 2,000-Pound Bomb on Home in Iran, Killing 3 www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/w...
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Evidence Indicates U.S. Dropped Bomb on Residential Area in Iran, Killing 3 Civilians
The weapon, one of the largest in the U.S.’s arsenal, struck a house in a heavily populated area, according to a Times analysis.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
But how will Trump cast *his* vote? www.nytimes.com/2026/07/27/u...
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Allow Order Restricting Mail Voting
The Trump administration asks justices to intervene after an appeals court blocked key parts of a mail-in voting executive order.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
$100 a barrel www.nytimes.com/live/2026/07...
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Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel After Attacks in Red Sea: Iran War Live Updates
The price of Brent crude soared after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on two Saudi tankers. President Trump warned that the U.S. would hold Iran directly responsible for further attacks ...
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Trump called for bolstering election protections — after having dismantled them www.nytimes.com/2026/07/17/u...
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Takeaways From Trump’s Speech Claiming Election Vulnerabilities and China Interference
Documents released by the Trump administration to support the president’s claims did not back up his most aggressive statements.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
The unshakable faith of Ms. Rachel www.ncronline.org/culture/unsh...
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The unshakable faith of Ms. Rachel
Having achieved worldwide fame for her educational YouTube videos, Rachel Accurso is an advocate for children's rights. Behind it all? An unshakable faith in the love of God and steadfast commitment t...
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
highly unusual move www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/u...
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Opportunities Narrow for Women as Hegseth Blocks More Promotions
For the first time in more than a decade, no active-duty female Navy officers are likely to be promoted to admiral this year.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
This is an outrage. It is clearly retaliation for breaking a story about Trump's foreign emolument www.rcfp.org/nyt-sdny-sub...
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Reporters Committee statement on subpoenas seeking New York Times reporters' testimony
Several New York Times journalists received subpoenas seeking their testimony before a grand jury.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Yale Law School v. Yale University www.nytimes.com/2026/07/07/u...
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Yale Law School Fights to Stop Trump Deal
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Meet Folarin Balogun: birthright citizen 19thnews.org/2026/07/fola... via @19thnews.org
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Trump supports birthright citizenship — when the recipient is on the U.S. men's soccer team
Star striker Folarin Balogun was born in New York to Nigerian parents visiting the U.S. It's the type of citizenship Trump has sought to restrict.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
An overhaul is in the works. Good idea. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/o...
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Opinion | It’s Time to Put This Catholic Teaching to Rest
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
"Delegating to a machine the work we are afraid or unwilling to do prevents the Holy Spirit from working through us to reach others" @jtgrosso.bsky.social writes. uscatholic.org/articles/202...
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AI has no place in the parish bulletin
With his new encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo XIV offers a roadmap for parish AI use—along with much-needed guardrails.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Stop by. (I’ll sneak you in.)
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“deploying it deliberately against civilians or in an area populated by civilians violates the international laws of war” www.nytimes.com/2026/06/06/w...
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
A remarkable individual, one of a kind. Best of luck, @joeferullo.bsky.social x.com/jamesvgrimal...
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JamesVGrimaldi on X: "Congratulations to @ironworker1 on a fantastic run at @NCRonline as publisher. A fundraising whiz, Joe is resigning to spend more time with family. Good luck to NCR in the search for a new publisher." / X
Congratulations to @ironworker1 on a fantastic run at @NCRonline as publisher. A fundraising whiz, Joe is resigning to spend more time with family. Good luck to NCR in the search for a new publisher.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
I will go with the nuns. open.substack.com/pub/theameri... #spurs
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SALESIAN SISTERS GO VIRAL AS THEY PRAY AND ROOT FOR SAN ANTONIO SPURS
Texas nuns posted on social media that they were rooting for the NBA's hometown team. The post went viral and then the news coverage followed.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
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Pope Leo and the new $640,000 Ferrari
Leo XIV checks out the new Ferrari Luce with the luxury sports car company's chairman and chief executive officer at Castel Gandolfo.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
42,300 words www.nytimes.com/2026/05/25/w...
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Pope Leo Warns of Risks From A.I. in 42,300-Word Encyclical
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
A theological tit-for-tat in an effort for greater Catholic Church unity. via @justinmcclelland.bsky.social
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Talarico lost to her by wide margins among Black voters. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/u...
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Obama Enters Texas Senate Fight With Support for Talarico
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
millions of patient records were reviewed www.nytimes.com/2026/05/05/u...
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F.D.A. Blocked Publication of Research Finding Covid and Shingles Vaccines Were Safe
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
It seems NYT thinks Trump is dictating language for DOJ court motions. I think the Times is correct. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/u...
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Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
hyperbolic wishful thinking www.nytimes.com/2026/04/25/o...
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Opinion | Trump, Iran’s Newest Hostage
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
“I have no fear neither of the Trump administration nor speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do, what the Church is here to do” www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-res...
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Pope Leo responds to Trump: 'Blessed are the peacemakers'
"I have no fear neither of the Trump administration nor speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do."
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 11/04/2026
Breaking news: A panel of federal judges is allowing construction to continue for now on President Trump’s planned White House ballroom while instructing a lower court that temporarily halted the project to assess national security risks.
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Federal judges say White House ballroom construction can continue, for now
President Donald Trump has claimed that a building pause poses a risk to national security.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
"In his strongest words yet" Leo XIV blasts "delusion of omnipotence" fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran apnews.com/article/pope...
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Pope Leo XIV blasts 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israeli war in Iran
Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Pope Leo shocked by Trump threat. “Today, as we all know, there has also been this threat against the entire people of Iran. And this is truly unacceptable!" www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
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Pope: The threat against the entire Iranian people is unacceptable - Vatican News
Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asks
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy www.nytimes.com/2026/04/05/u...
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ICE Agents Detain Newlywed Spouse of Soldier Training to Deploy
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
“The death and pain caused by these wars are a scandal for the entire human family, and a cry that rises to God.” www.osvnews.com/pope-leo-dea...
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Pope Leo: Death and pain caused by wars a scandal for entire human family - OSV News
As the U.S. and Israel-Iran war enters its fourth week, and amid a deep humanitarian crisis throughout the region, Pope Leo XIV appealed for peace during his Angelus prayer March 22:
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
A victory for the First Amendment! The court affirmed that the Pentagon's preposterous policy cannot be squared with the Constitution. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/b...
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Judge Rules Pentagon Restrictions on Press Are Unconstitutional
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Some DHS contractors said they were told to pay Corey Lewandowski. “He wanted payments — what some people would call a success fee.” Prosecutors might call it a bribe. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... via @nbcnews
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Some DHS contractors told White House officials they were asked to pay Corey Lewandowski
Some companies complained to the Trump administration that Lewandowski has stood to personally profit from the DHS contracting process. Lewandowski denies the allegations.
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Leo met with British writer Gareth Gore, author of a 2024 book on Opus Dei, a ​Catholic religious community counting about 85,000 members across 70 countries. In ​a statement afterwards, Gore said he asked the pope ⁠to launch a formal inquiry into the group. www.reuters.com/world/americ...
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Pope meets author urging investigation of Catholic group Opus Dei
Pope Leo met on Monday with an investigative journalist who alleges that a prominent Catholic organisation with ​ties to right-wing politicians in the U.S. and other countries ‌covered up sexual and f...
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Gunned down: She established a network of safe houses for abused women and was an outspoken critic of her country’s repressive institutions, www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/w...
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Yanar Mohammed, 65, Iraqi Women’s Rights Advocate, Is Killed by Gunmen
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
D.C. Bar Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ed Martin Former US attorney and senior DOJ official accused of misconduct in trying to punish @Georgetown law school for First Amendment activities www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u... www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u...
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D.C. Bar Begins Disciplinary Proceedings Against Ed Martin
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
"The U.S. decision to go to war against Iran fails to meet the just war threshold for a morally legitimate war," Cardinal McElroy tells his Archdiocesan newspaper, @CathStandard about US war on Iran www.cathstan.org/us-world/in-...
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In interview, Cardinal McElroy says U.S. entry into war with Iran ‘not morally legitimate,’ citing Catholic just war teaching - Catholic Standard
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
would allow more than 1,000 @voiceofamerica.bsky.social journalists and staff members to return to their jobs. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/u...
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Judge Voids Mass Layoffs at Voice of America
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James V. Grimaldi @jamesvgrimaldi.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Nashville reporter who has covered ICE activity has been detained after Nashville stop nashvillebanner.com/2026/03/05/j...
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ICE detains reporter Estefany Rodríguez in Nashville - Nashville Banner
Reporter Estefany Rodríguez, detained by ICE with no arrest warrant, may face deportation. Her attorneys seek immediate review of the legality of her case.
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