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Tribunal says China uses coercion in organ harvesting, targets religious minorities
An investigative tribunal has said that forced harvesting of organs for transplant continues in China, with religious minorities especially targeted. Read more
UK court orders forced abortion for disabled woman
A British judge has authorized doctors to perform an abortion on a pregnant Catholic woman with developmental disabilities and a... Read more
Pentecost pilgrimages in France, Middle East link Catholics in prayer
Catholics walked through Syria’s Wadi al-Nasara, or “Valley of the Christians,” this Pentecost, praying the rosary, alternating between the Arabic... Read more
Efforts to ease tensions over Orange walks in Glasgow
Some figures in the Catholic Church and Protestant loyalist groups in Scotland are seeking to reach a compromise regarding Protestant... Read more
Church in Scotland urged to update sex abuse reporting and prevention protocols
A Scottish Catholic organization set up to prevent, report and audit allegations of sexual abuse within the Church can do... Read more
German doctors fined for abortion ads
Two German doctors were fined Friday for abortion advertisements which described how the procedure is carried out. Read more
Paris archbishop at Mass: Notre-Dame exists to be a place of worship
During Saturday's Mass in a side chapel of Notre-Dame de Paris, the cathedral's first since its April fire, Archbishop Michel... Read more
Polish priest ordained after cancer diagnosis dies
A young Polish priest who was ordained last month following a terminal cancer diagnosis has died, his community announced Monday. Read more
Lead by example, not documents, Vatican abuse expert tells Polish bishops
As the Catholic Church in Poland continues to respond to sex abuse by clergy, Archbishop Charles Scicluna, a leading Vatican... Read more
Pro-life leader: All-time high abortion rate in UK shows society has failed women, children
More than 200,000 UK women received an abortion in 2018, setting an all-time high rate of abortion in England and... Read more
Chartres Pentecost pilgrimage draws 14,000
More than 14,000 Catholics walked 62 miles from Paris to Chartres Cathedral in three days in an annual Pentecost pilgrimage... Read more
Notre-Dame's first Mass since fire to be said Saturday
The first Mass in Notre-Dame de Paris since the cathedral's April fire will be said Saturday evening in a side... Read more
Order of Malta leader restricts use of extraordinary form within order
The recently installed head of the Knights of Malta directed Monday that all liturgical ceremonies within the community must use... Read more
More than a century later, Sagrada Familia gets building permit
After 137 years of ongoing construction, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia received a building permit Friday. Read more
Polish priest in stable condition after being stabbed before Mass
A Catholic priest in Wrocław is in stable condition after reportedly being stabbed before morning Mass on Monday, Polish sources... Read more
Remembering D-Day imposes 'homage of respect', 'duty to prevent conflicts'
Marking Thursday's 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings during World War II, bishops from across the world said the operations... Read more
Pope Francis names delegate to oversee pilgrims at Lourdes shrine
Pope Francis has appointed a special delegate to oversee the pastoral care of pilgrims and other management at the Marian... Read more
‘We must choose between civilizations of love and hate’ Pope Francis tells Romani
The history of humanity still echoes the relationship of Cain and Abel, Pope Francis told the Romani community on Sunday. Read more
Freedom is a challenge to say yes to God, Pope Francis tells Romanian families
Pope Francis emphasized the importance of personal vocation, authentic human relationships, and the freedom given to each person to serve... Read more
Edinburgh council may strip religious reps' votes on education
A priest in Edinburgh has written to oppose a suggestion in Edinburgh council to strip voting rights from religious representatives... Read more
