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‘Extraordinary courage’: Nun intervenes to stop man stabbing Catholic priest in France
‘She snatched the knife from him while being injured on the forearm,’ said a local politician. Read more
The original Image of Divine Mercy: It's not where you might think
Among Catholic devotions, the Divine Mercy message is well-known: the iconic image of Christ, with rays of red and white... Read more
Spain's judiciary council questions details of proposed trans law
The Plenary of Spain’s national council of the judiciary has questioned the draft law on “the real and effective equality... Read more
After backlash, German diocese stops working with Planned Parenthood affiliate
It is unclear why a Catholic bishop chose a pro-abortion organization to assist with counseling victims of sexual abuse. Read more
Ukrainian Catholics crowd Swedish cathedral on Easter
The Cathedral of Stockholm, Sweden, was filled past capacity last Sunday as Ukrainian Catholics in the Scandinavian country celebrated the... Read more
Masks no longer necessary inside churches in Spain
Given the improvement in the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic in Spain, a Royal Decree published Wednesday states that the... Read more
Ukrainian soldier appeals to Pope Francis to help save the people of Mariupol
Major Serhiy Volyna, who has been leading the 36th marine brigade in the battle for the Ukrainian port city of... Read more
Burger King in Spain apologizes, pulls offensive Holy Week ads
The fast-food chain Burger King in Spain has withdrawn and apologized for an offensive ad campaign that sparked outrage among... Read more
An end to Holy Week displays in Spain? Never, priest tweets
A Spanish priest gave a clear and forceful response to those who believed that the two years of restrictions due... Read more
German bishops' president responds to letter warning of schism risk in synodal path
Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg, president of the German bishops’ conference, responded Thursday to a letter warning the country’s synodal... Read more
How the tradition of Dutch flowers at the pope’s Easter Mass was saved
At the start of this year, a Vatican Easter tradition hung in the balance. Read more
Vatican adapts Good Friday Way of the Cross after outcry in Ukraine
The original plan was strongly criticized by Ukrainian Catholic leaders. Read more
Good Friday 2022: Papal envoy prays at mass grave in Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski visited the newly liberated areas around the capital Kyiv. Read more
How the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church spread worldwide
In 1946, the Church’s very existence was threatened. Today, it is thriving worldwide. Read more
Ukrainian suffering makes Rome's Via Crucis format 'incomprehensible', bishop says
Another Ukrainian bishop has voiced concern about the incorporation of both Russian and Ukrainian families into Pope Francis’ Way of... Read more
Pope Francis washes prisoners’ feet at Mass on Holy Thursday 2022
The pope offered the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at a prison in Civitavecchia. Read more
How the Good Friday Holy Land collection unites Catholics with the places of Christ’s Passion
Cardinal Sandri said: ‘It is truly a providential opportunity for the whole Catholic Church to take advantage of this collection.’ Read more
Grandmother challenges fine for ‘solitary prayer walk’ during COVID-19 lockdown
‘I’m taking a stand to protect fundamental freedoms for all people,’ said Rosa Lalor. Read more
European church leaders ask Putin and Zelenskyy for Easter ceasefire
‘We respectfully request you to declare a ceasefire in Ukraine from midnight on April 17,’ they wrote. Read more
Why the pope’s representative in Kyiv is fighting ‘fake news’
The nunciature denied claims that Vladimir Putin has accounts at the ‘Vatican bank.’ Read more
