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Sainthood cause opened for Polish Catholic known as ‘earthly guardian angel’ of Auschwitz
Stefania Łącka nursed sick prisoners at the camp hospital. Read more
Irish government seeks Catholic Church help to solve housing crunch
Ireland’s housing minister has contacted the Archbishop of Armagh suggesting that the Catholic Church could better organize property sales to... Read more
Lay Catholic to represent Church in Poland at opening of synodal process in Rome
Aleksander Bańka is a professor specializing in the history of philosophy and religion. Read more
Catholics in Poland to hold ‘day of solidarity’ with people of Afghanistan
Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki appealed for ‘prayer and material assistance’ for suffering Afghans. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader sends blessing to EWTN European meeting
Forty people from 15 countries took part in the gathering in Poland. Read more
Expert’s latest investigation dispels myths about Pius XII and Rome's Jews
Pope Pius XII was not silent in front of the Shoah nor inactive. He was, instead, very much committed to... Read more
UK university refuses to recognize Catholic priest as chaplain over social media posts
The university highlighted the priest’s posts on assisted suicide and abortion. Read more
Tensions rise over COVID vaccines as bishops organize Pope Francis’ visit to Slovakia
Only fully vaccinated people will be permitted to attend papal events. Read more
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‘They showed us the way’: Poland’s bishops laud Cardinal Wyszynski and Mother Czacka ahead of beatification
The beatification ceremony will take place in Warsaw on Sept. 12. Read more
Missionaries of Charity and 14 disabled children from Kabul arrive at Rome airport
The children were residents of an orphanage founded by the sisters in 2006. Read more
Poland’s Catholic bishops call for solidarity with refugees amid Belarus border standoff
The bishops described the situation at the Poland-Belarus border as “disturbing.” Read more
Valencia archdiocese celebrates Jubilee Year of the Holy Chalice
The Archdiocese of Valencia conserves the relic of the Holy Chalice, believed to be that used by Christ at the... Read more
Spanish prolifers urge publication of 2010 Constitional Court ruling on abortion law
Pro-lifers in Spain demand "no more silence" from Constitutional Court on their unpublished 2010 ruling on abortion law. Read more
Vatican sanctions retired Polish archbishop after ‘Vos estis’ cover-up inquiry
The Vatican has imposed penalties on another Catholic bishop in Poland for mishandling abuse cases. Read more
Vaccine pass required for tourist visits to some Italian cathedrals
Proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is now required for tourists who wish to visit the Duomo... Read more
Campaign for legal euthanasia, assisted suicide takes step forward in Italy
Campaigners in Italy have passed the first hurdle in an effort to legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia. Read more
Arrest made in relation to fire at Glasgow parish
A man has been arrested and charged with wilful fire-raising after a Catholic church in Glasgow was destroyed last month. Read more
Spanish parish collects medicine to send to Cuba
A parish in metropolitan Valencia is preparing shipments of medicine to Cuba thanks to the generosity of hundreds of people... Read more
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40,000 Catholics make pilgrimage to Our Lady of Czestochowa in Poland
The traditional walking pilgrimage to venerate an icon of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa housed in the shrine dates back... Read more
Spanish diocese provides shelter for those evacuated due to fire
The Diocese of Avila is providing shelter at its retreat house and school for local residents evacuated due to a... Read more
