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Artificial intelligence is not an all-powerful deity, university expert warns
Ana Lazcano of the University Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Francisco de Vitoria University in Spain warned that AI... Read more
Cardinal Müller calls for overcoming ideological divisions in the Church
Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has called for overcoming ideological divisions... Read more
Scotland’s bishops sound alarm as key safeguards rejected in assisted suicide bill
Scotland’s Catholic bishops and pro-life groups have raised alarms about the effects a proposed assisted suicide bill may have upon... Read more
Journalist and author Paul Badde dies following long illness
Paul Badde, author of many well-known books such as “Benedict Up Close,” “The Face of God,” and “The True Icon,”... Read more
Bavarian city backs down on ‘buffer zone’ banning prayer at abortion clinic
The town lifted a 100-meter (328-foot) censorship zone around abortion clinics after courts ruled the restrictions violated constitutional freedoms. Read more
Apostolic nuncio to Germany: Cardinal von Galen should be canonized
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Thousands of European scouts make pilgrimage to France
A total of 3,500 scouts and adult leaders from 13 European countries made a pilgrimage to the French town of... Read more
Vatican confirms French bishop’s resignation linked to inappropriate conduct toward women
In a statement issued Nov. 4, the apostolic nunciature in France said it had received “information concerning relationships toward women... Read more
Slovakia passes school reform criticized by bishops and educators amid funding concerns
Bishops and educators have raised concerns about a major education overhaul signed into law by Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. Read more
Church tribunal acquits priest of charge of ‘inciting hatred’ against the Holy See
Father Francisco José Delgado, a member of the YouTube priests’ discussion group “The Sacristy of the Vendée,” has been declared... Read more
‘Don’t kill me’: Empty wheelchairs dramatize campaign against assisted suicide in Italy
An initiative by an Italian pro-life group aims to denounce what the organization considers a “drift toward assisted suicide” in... Read more
Archdiocese of Seville permits woman with Down syndrome to be a godmother
In October, the offended family took their case to the media because a priest had refused to accept Noelia, a... Read more
By learning story of Spanish martyrs, ‘we will recover evangelical strength,’ bishop says
Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martínez Camino of Madrid noted that “if we know the history of the martyrs, we will... Read more
Influential Czech cardinal who suffered for faith under communism passes away
Cardinal Dominik Duka, one of the last cardinals from former Czechoslovakia, passed away at the age of 82 on Nov.... Read more
Mother of 6 brings child-centric vision to Lithuania’s justice ministry
Kristina Zamarytė-Sakavičienė, a mother of six and pro-life advocate, has been appointed Lithuania’s vice minister of justice, drawing praise from... Read more
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy takes book about Jesus to prison with him
On Oct. 21, Nicolas Sarkozy became the first former French president to walk through a prison gate to begin serving... Read more
Italian Basilica of St. Benedict reopens 9 years after it was destroyed by earthquake
Archbishop Renato Boccardo of Spoleto-Norcia dedicated the newly repaired basilica, which marks the birthplace of St. Benedict, on Oct. 31. Read more
How the recent presidential election reflects a shift from Ireland’s Catholic founding fathers
The election of Ireland’s leftist president highlights a secular shift, contrasting with the deep Catholic faith of the 1916 Easter... Read more
Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona is now tallest church in the world
The Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) minor basilica in Barcelona is now the tallest church in the world. Read more
4 ways to celebrate ‘Holywins’ with your family on the eve of All Saints
The celebration of “Holywins” is an initiative that originated in Paris in 2002 with the aim of celebrating the eve... Read more
