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In England, Christian doctor loses trans beliefs case
An employment tribunal in England stated Wednesday that a biblical view of sex and gender is “incompatible with human dignity”... Read more
N Ireland abortion law breaches human rights, judge rules
The High Court in Belfast ruled Thursday that the region's existing abortion law is in violation of the United Kingdom’s... Read more
Parents of comatose girl in UK may take her abroad for treatment, court rules
The High Court of Justice ruled Thursday that the parents of Tafida Raqeeb may take her to Italy for medical... Read more
Italian bishops defend crucifixes in school classrooms
The Italian bishops conference have condemned a proposal from Italy’s education minister that crucifixes should be removed from public school classrooms. Read more
N Ireland religious leaders call for prayer, action against new abortion laws
Religious leaders are calling on Northern Ireland Secretary Julian Smith to reconvene the region’s legislative assembly, in order to avoid... Read more
Cardinal Nichols: John Henry Newman calls Catholics to be 'missionary disciples'
The leading English bishop said Sunday that Blessed John Henry Newman offers an important witness for the Catholic Church in... Read more
Italy's bishops: Society loses 'light of reason' with legalization of euthanasia
Pro-life advocates are decrying the ruling of an Italian court this week that decriminalized euthanasia and assisted suicide in the... Read more
German synod plans to be vetted by controversial lay group, not Vatican
The plan for a “binding synodal process” recently approved by the German bishops will be sent to a controversial lay... Read more
German bishops vote to adopt statutes for Synodal Assembly
The bishops of Germany have voted to adopt a set of statutes for their long-planned “Synodal Assembly.” The decision was... Read more
Germany’s nuncio encourages attention and fidelity to Pope Francis
Archbishop Nicola Eterovic reiterated the appeal of Pope Francis to the bishops that they focus on evangelization and maintain unity... Read more
'Take the pope very seriously!' Cardinal Woelki tells German bishops
The Church in Germany must revise its synodal plans in line with the pope’s leadership and the universal Church, Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis, Andrea Bocelli visit street evangelization center
Pope Francis and Andrea Bocelli made a surprise visit Tuesday to a rehabilitation center outside of Rome. Read more
Spanish bishops say that Zen meditation and mindfulness movement are not Christian prayer
The Spanish bishops’ conference said that the “mindfulness” movement and other eastern meditation techniques cannot be considered a “properly Christian”... Read more
Padre Pio carried Christ crucified in his flesh, Capuchin minister general says
Padre Pio, who had the physical marks of Christ’s passion on his body, showed Christ crucified to the world, Minister... Read more
N Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party reiterates its prolife stance
Arlene Foster, the leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, wrote Saturday that the party is 'resolute' in its opposition... Read more
After Cardinal Marx visits Vatican, Germany's 'synodal way' up for bishops' vote
The German bishops are set this week to vote upon statutes for a “binding synodal process,” days after Cardinal Reinhard... Read more
UK rabbi: secular humanists are 'ever-more combative' against religious groups
A top UK rabbi has criticized secular groups in Britain for their remarks against religious practices and faith-based schools. Read more
Novena of thanksgiving to precede Newman's canonization
The Oratories of England are organizing a novena next month leading up to the canonization of Blessed John Henry Newman,... Read more
UK court clears 80-year-old accused of ‘mercy killing’ her husband
Family members of an 80-year-old woman in England are advocating for legalized assisted suicide after the woman was found not... Read more
Spanish bishops on migrants: 'We don't love God if we don't love our brothers'
The head of the migration commission for the Spanish Bishops’ Conference emphasized that love of neighbor is essential for Christians,... Read more
