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‘Secret preacher’ of Dachau concentration camp beatified
The ‘secret preacher of block 17’ who witnessed to Christ in a Nazi concentration camp was beatified this week in... Read more
Marx says German 'synod' will proceed despite Vatican objections
Cardinal Marx has informed the Vatican that the German synodal process will continue as planned, despite recent instructions from the curia... Read more
Vatican: German synod plans ‘not ecclesiologically valid’
In a letter sent to German bishops last week, the Vatican has said that plans for a binding Church synod... Read more
EU official: Release of Asia Bibi shows promise for religious freedom
A European Union official who played a role in working for the release of Pakistani death row inmate Asia Bibi... Read more
Bishop warns of the 'desolate panorama' of Spain's birthrate
The Bishop of San Sebastián wrote Sunday of the problems facing Spain as its birthrate is well below replacement level,... Read more
German bishops rejected plan for Francis-style ‘Priority of Evangelization’ in synodal path
The German bishops have rejected an alternative proposal for a synodal process centered on the “priority of evangelization” called for... Read more
‘Disgraceful injustice’: Thousands protest law to force abortion on N Ireland
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Belfast on Saturday to protest against the impending legalization of... Read more
Analysis: Who are the Central Committee of German Catholics?
Following the news that the Church in Germany will proceed to form a new Synodal Assembly as part of a... Read more
Miraculous healing at Knock Shrine confirmed by Irish bishops
The Catholic Church in Ireland has for the first time recognized a miracle attached to the Knock Shrine, where a... Read more
German bishops to green light binding 'Synodal Assembly'
The decision to proceed comes despite a warning from Pope Francis to the German bishops that they must remain in step with... Read more
From inspiration to adoption: A story of working with Mother Teresa
More than 20 years ago, Ann Pollak traveled to Calcutta, hoping to volunteer alongside Mother Teresa. The experience would spark... Read more
Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly celebrate founder’s feast day
Nearly 2,000 Little Sisters of the Abandoned Elderly celebrated the August 26 feast day of their foundress, Saint Teresa de... Read more
Language learning app takes Latin from ‘dead’ to said
Duolingo, the popular free language learning website and app, has launched a Latin course to help its users say “salve”... Read more
Priest: We need to address roots of the global migration crisis
With migrant and refugee numbers at a crisis level in Europe and other parts of the world, the international community... Read more
'God is a tourist attraction' Anglican bishop says on cathedral carnival ride
A controversial amusement park ride erected in Norwich Cathedral has come down after an 11-day installation. Read more
Law and Justice Party leader praises Polish archbishop for LGBT opposition
The leader of Poland’s ruling party praised the Archbishop of Krakow on Sunday for his opposition to the redefinition of... Read more
A Catholic group wants to honor Ireland’s oldest grandparents
In anticipation of the Irish National Grandparents Pilgrimage, a Catholic group has launched a search for the oldest grandparents in... Read more
In Ireland, Catholic group warns of housing discrimination against migrants
A representative from an Irish Catholic charity has warned that discrimination against immigrants in the private housing market has forced... Read more
German archbishop in Auschwitz: Stand up against hubris of the politically powerful
On the eve of the 80th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland, a German archbishop has called for a... Read more
