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Pope Francis, Spanish bishops offer prayers after Barcelona terrorist attack
Catholic leaders voiced prayers for victims after a van sped into a crowd of people in the Las Ramblas tourist... Read more
Iceland is 'eradicating' Down syndrome…by aborting everyone who has it
A recent article from CBS News proclaims that “few countries have come as close to eradicating Down syndrome births as... Read more
Scotland's rise in anti-Catholic crimes prompts call for government action
Crimes motivated by anti-Catholicism are on the rise in Scotland, and a leading Catholic spokesman has said the government must... Read more
Twelve killed by falling tree before Marian procession in Portugal
A tree fell on a crowd taking part in the largest religious festival in Portugal's Madeira region on Tuesday, killing... Read more
St. Barbara of the Tunnels? These Glasgow workers have a special devotion
Workers building a three-mile tunnel under the streets of Glasgow, Scotland have a special patron, and a statue of her... Read more
Our Lady of Kazan and Mary's affinity for Russia
One hundred years ago, at the height of a cultural about-face in Russia, Mary appeared to three shepherd children in... Read more
Critic: German Catholicism is rich – but in the wrong ways
The Catholic Church in Germany is “spiritually impoverished and in decline, yet rich in material means.” Read more
UK politics put pressure on Northern Ireland pro-life laws
Recent changes in U.K. politics have meant a renewed push against Northern Ireland’s pro-life laws, advocates say. Read more
Spanish court throws out 'hate crime' complaint against archbishop
A Spanish state prosecutor has dismissed a ‘hate crime’ complaint against the Archbishop of Granada after an LGBT activist group... Read more
This priest preserves Iraqi culture found in historic manuscripts
As Iraq and surrounding areas face the destruction of many of the region’s archaeological treasures, one priest and his fellow... Read more
Could 'British values' anti-extremism push jeopardize Catholics?
A government proposal in the United Kingdom to set up an anti-extremism commission could unjustly affect faithful Christians, Bishop Mark... Read more
Let Christian chastity be our guide, not the world, Scottish bishop says
A chaste life and closeness to Christ is the vocation of every Christian, Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell has said... Read more
Welsh pub renames beer after seminarian mix-up
How does a pub make up for mistakenly trying to kick out a group of celebrating seminarians? By naming a... Read more
What makes Vivaldi unique among composers? He was a priest.
While Antonio Vivaldi's “Four Seasons” echoes in concert halls and elevators around the world, for some, his greatest masterpieces are... Read more
Excavation sheds light on importance of ancient city near Rome
Just eleven miles east of Rome lies the site of excavations of another ancient city, one which thrived in the... Read more
Over half of UK women who sought abortion last year used contraceptives
Recent statistics show that more than half of women seeking abortions in Britain last year were using at least one... Read more
The Virgin Mary on a paddle boat? One priest's beach blessing
Every August, for the feast of the Madonna of the Sea, Italian priest Father Mario Calogiuri takes to the beach... Read more
Welsh seminarians mistaken for bachelor party nearly kicked out of pub
Seven seminarians walk into a bar … and almost get kicked out. Read more
Pope marks feast of St Ignatius by lunching with brother Jesuits
To mark Monday's feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, Pope Francis as usual visited... Read more
Charlie Gard was baptized, held St. Jude medal before death
Charlie Gard, an 11 month-old British infant who made headlines around the world over a fierce legal battle on parental... Read more
