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'The Catholic Church remembers Ukraine': Archbishop visits wounded soldiers
Before visiting recently released prisoners of war in Ukraine, the resident of the Council of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe... Read more
‘Transparency and trust and Christ’: New rector takes helm of North American College seminary
The new rector of the North American College in Rome (NAC) said he wants the seminary to have an atmosphere... Read more
English grandmother arrested for praying near abortion clinic wins religious freedom challenge
A 76-year-old English grandmother who was fined for praying near to an abortion clinic has successfully overturned her financial penalty,... Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ a ‘conscious statement against Catechism,’ says official
The German “Synodal Way” is aiming to change the Church’s teaching on homosexuality by proposing “a conscious statement against the... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic bishops pray for victims of missile strike in Vinnytsia
Ukrainian Catholic bishops gathered in prayer together for the victims of a Russian missile strike on the city of Vinnytsia,... Read more
Spain ombudsman 'concerned' that most doctors refuse to perform abortions
In a letter leaked to a Spanish newspaper July 12, Ángel Gabilondo said the situation “should be subject to assessment... Read more
Leading laywoman and Co-President of German 'Synodal Way' calls for 'nationwide provision of abortion'
A leading laywoman and co-president of the German "Synodal Way" has demanded that "abortion be made available nationwide". Read more
Why the heritage listing of this 'radical' English cathedral might signal a change in attitude
The first classical cathedral to be built in England since St. Paul’s Cathedral has achieved a coveted recognition that shows... Read more
Fire destroys half of the Chapels of Light at Lourdes shrine
The shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France estimated damages to be a little more than $1.5 million. Read more
Pope Francis jokes about upcoming Canada trip: 'They say it's not easy, I think it is'
After visiting a community of Jesuits in Rome this weekend, Pope Francis joked about his upcoming trip to Canada, from... Read more
Church of England lacks 'official definition' of woman, bishop says
Robert Innes, the Church of England’s Bishop in Europe, has said that that ecclesial community has no definition of a... Read more
European Parliament calls on Vatican to support Cardinal Zen
The European Parliament has called on the Vatican "to give full support to Cardinal Zen" and told the Holy See... Read more
'Women deserve better': Experts criticize EU Parliament resolution on ‘right to abortion’
Legal experts have called “inaccurate and misleading” a proposed resolution by the European Parliament to include a “right to abortion”... Read more
Vox party files complaint against journalist for inciting destruction of abbey in Spain
The journalist was cited for a hate crime for encouraging on air that the basilica and abbey at of the... Read more
Archbishop Gänswein moved to tears over Benedict XVI's comment about journey to heaven
The pope emeritus’ personal secretary recalled the words during a June celebration organized by the Joseph Ratzinger/Pope Benedict XVI Foundation... Read more
English courts to reconsider life support for Archie Battersbee, severely brain-injured boy
England’s High Court must hold another hearing to determine whether ending the life support of a severely injured 12-year-old boy,... Read more
More than 100,000 march for life in Spain
Pro-lifers also protested proposed changes to the country’s abortion law. Read more
What is a Catholic priest? A new documentary asks the question.
A new documentary about the Catholic priesthood asks priests what kind of life they are supposed to live as they... Read more
World Meeting of Families 2022: Full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families
Here is the full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families during the World Meeting of Families... Read more
Cardinal Kasper warns German synodal way risks 'breaking its own neck'
A theologian considered close to Pope Francis has warned that the German Synodal Way is at risk of “breaking its... Read more
