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Ireland at a crossroads: Redefining family, motherhood on the ballot
Proposed changes to the Irish Constitution would abolish “all reference to motherhood,” Ireland’s bishops argue. Read more
Finnish study: Transgender surgeries for minors do not solve mental health issues
While some have claimed that puberty-blocking drugs and transgender surgical procedures are “life-saving medicine,” the study disputes that claim. Read more
French bishops call for fasting and prayer as France enshrines abortion in constitution
The French National Assembly in January voted to introduce a “right to abortion” in the French Constitution. Read more
Archdiocese demands priests apologize for ‘scandalous’ words about Pope Francis
The Archdiocese of Toledo, Spain, has demanded that two priests apologize for comments they made “that harm the communion of... Read more
French bishops lament country’s enshrinement of abortion in constitution
The French Bishops’ Conference said it was “saddened” by the Senate’s overwhelming passage of the constitutional measure. Read more
Polish nunciature: Archbishop’s resignation linked to negligence in addressing abuse claims
According to a 2021 report by the Polish Catholic outlet Więź, the Polish nunciature had received four reports from three... Read more
Putin warns West of nuclear war risk over Ukraine troop deployment
“[The West] must understand that we also have weapons that can hit targets on their territory,” Russian President Vladimir Putin... Read more
What should a Lenten homily be like? God told a saint
St. Angelo d’Acri (1669–1739) heard a divine voice give him advice on preaching and went on to become known for... Read more
Relic of martyr killed by Mafia to be used in prison ministry in Naples
The relics of Blessed Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge brutally killed by the mafia in 1990, will be brought to... Read more
Catholic chapel where two men celebrated ‘marriage’ now subject to deconsecration
The private Catholic chapel where two Spanish men celebrated their civil “marriage” last weekend is subject to “canonical effects” and... Read more
God is close, archbishop assures after fire destroys Spanish apartment complex
Ten people died in what commentators called the biggest blaze the city of Valencia had ever seen. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new archbishop of historic French archdiocese following resignations
The Holy See Press Office announced on Wednesday the appointment of 66-year-old Pascal Delannoy as the bishopric’s new archbishop. Read more
Bishop who participated in Freemasonry event affirms its incompatibility with Catholicism
Bishop Antonio Staglianò told Vatican News that “Freemasonry is a heresy that is fundamentally aligned with the Arian heresy.” Read more
Mafia in Italy suspected of poisoning priest’s chalice
During evening Mass on Feb. 24, Father Felice Palamara noticed a strange smell coming from the chalice. Read more
Ukraine war: ‘We’re praying for the conversion of Vladimir Putin,’ priest says
Feb. 24 marked the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Polish archbishop accused of ignoring abuse
Church authorities did not provide a reason for the resignation of Archbishop Andrzej Dzięga, which was announced Feb. 24. Read more
Large families association launches ‘Save the planet, have more children’ campaign
The Large Families Association of Madrid has launched an advertising campaign featuring the message “Save the planet, have more children.” Read more
New Opus Dei program ‘Youth’ hopes to answer young people’s questions
The “Youth” initiative is the result of the combined efforts of people from around the world. Read more
‘We are not going anywhere’: Knights of Columbus vow to keep up aid to Ukraine
“The founding mission of the Knights of Columbus was to care for the vulnerable,” said Szymon Czyszek, organizer of relief... Read more
St. Peter Damian, the driving force behind the reform of the Church 1,000 years ago
This doctor of the Church was simple, firm, and honest in the face of error. Read more
