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French bishops defend natural law, human dignity against ‘law of nature’
The bishops of France have published a new document offering a summary of the Church’s teaching on the dignity of... Read more
French cigarette smokers: We didn’t start Notre-Dame fire
Sure, smoking causes lung cancer, heart disease, low birth rates, strokes, and arthritis. But smoking didn’t cause the April 15... Read more
British parliamentary committee urges action on N Ireland abortion law
A committee of the British parliament has said Westminster should bypass Northern Ireland's self-governance to clarify the region's abortion law. Read more
Catholic church vandalized in Northern Ireland
A Catholic church in Northern Ireland was desecrated with paint in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning, receiving disapproval... Read more
Porn restrictions further delayed in UK, now scheduled for July launch
The United Kingdom has once again delayed the launch of its constraints on virtual porn. The online age verification program... Read more
Easter can correct society's 'bitterness and intolerance' – English bishop
Easter is not a time for political debate, but is rather an opportunity to encounter the pinnacle of the faith... Read more
Wooden church- an 'ephemeral cathedral' could go up as Notre-Dame is restored
After a massive fire gutted the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris April 15, the cathedral’s rector says a temporary wooden... Read more
Holy Week terrorism suspect arrested
Authorities from Spain and Morocco have arrested a 23-year-old man in Rabat, Morocco, who is suspected of planning an attack ... Read more
Notre-Dame weathervane comes home to roost
A copper rooster containing relics and thought to have been destroyed in the collapse of Notre-Dame de Paris has been... Read more
Saved from the flames: The treasures that survived the Notre Dame fire
Despite the images of devastation, the cathedral’s main structure has been saved, along with many of its most priceless contents. Read more
Pro-life student group sues Scottish university for alleged discrimination
A pro-life student group at the University of Aberdeen filed a lawsuit Friday against the university and its student association... Read more
Famous rose windows survive massive Notre Dame fire
Following a massive fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Monday, the church’s three iconic rose windows were... Read more
'Mary, dry our tears': French priests respond to Notre-Dame blaze
Father Pierre Amar was praying in Notre-Dame de Paris at 5 p.m. Monday evening to prepare spiritually for the Easter... Read more
Eyewitnesses reflect on the Notre Dame fire
As the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris burned Monday evening, young Frenchwoman Julie Brocas wandered the streets of the city... Read more
Commentary: Holy Week and the Notre Dame fire
Seeing Notre Dame de Paris burning and threatening to collapse was a shock that left everyone voiceless – including President... Read more
Structure of Notre-Dame saved after major fire
Shortly after midnight Tuesday, firefighters said the main structure of Notre-Dame de Paris, the city's cathedral, had been preserved from... Read more
5 things to know about the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris
Catholics around the world watched with horror as the roof of Cathedrale Notre-Dame was engulfed with flames on Monday afternoon.... Read more
Paris archbishop, Holy See call for prayer as Notre-Dame burns
Both the Holy See and the Archbishop of Paris have encouraged prayer while firefighters in the French capital battle a... Read more
The history of Notre Dame cathedral in Paris
Firefighters in Paris are battling a fire in the roof of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, which threatens to... Read more
Pope Francis awards film composer Ennio Morricone
Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone was awarded the Gold Medal of the Pontificate Monday for his artistic accomplishments. Read more
