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Stats show Irish women benefit from waiting period before abortion, observers say
About 1,500 Irish women in 2020 decided not to go through with an abortion after seeking an initial consultation. Critics... Read more
Pope Francis in Assisi: ‘It is time that the poor be given back their voice’
The pope met with a group of more than 500 poor people from across Europe. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold day of solidarity with Lebanon
Lebanon’s real GDP contracted by more than 20% in 2020. Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: Draft assisted suicide law ‘unacceptable’
The bishops are taking part in a review of the law. Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops approve independent clerical abuse commission
The move followed an appeal by more than 200 Portuguese Catholics. Read more
Spanish bill that would criminalize prayer near abortion clinics called a 'danger to democracy'
An international 40 Days for Life director has said a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party that... Read more
Catholics invited to make pilgrimage in Dante’s footsteps in anniversary year
Dante’s Walk is a 235-mile route between the Italian cities of Ravenna and Florence. Read more
Polish Catholic bishops’ leader calls for ‘fervent prayer’ for end to Belarus border crisis
Thousands of migrants are seeking entry to Poland. Read more
Number of foreign-born Catholic priests in Italy continues to rise
The total number of priests has falled by 11% in the last decade. Read more
The poor will be at the heart of Pope Francis’ fifth visit to Assisi
The pope will travel to the hometown of his namesake, St. Francis, on Nov. 12. Read more
Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes
The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more
Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants
The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more
Traditionis custodes: Rome diocese bans Traditional Latin Mass for Easter Triduum
No other sacraments may be celebrated according to the pre-Vatican II missal except the Mass. Read more
Open comment on Northern Ireland abortion clinic buffer zone bill ends soon, critics warn
Peaceful sidewalk efforts to reach women considering an abortion are in peril if a proposed “draconian” Northern Ireland bill passes,... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: Synodal Way’s ‘original sin’ was to set aside evangelization
The theologian said that the Synodal Way had ‘made itself a farce of a synod.’ Read more
Slovakia’s parliament debates pro-life bill
It is the fourth attempt to pass pro-life measures in as many years. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold collection for migrants at Belarus border
Thousands are caught up in a growing crisis at the roughly 250-mile frontier. Read more
Polish health ministry clarifies abortion law after death of 30-year-old mother
Poland’s Ministry of Health issued a statement Sunday clarifying that an abortion may be performed when the mother’s life is... Read more
French Catholic bishops announce ‘vast program of renewal’ after abuse report
The bishops knelt in an act of penance in Lourdes. Read more
Polish Catholic bishop celebrates Mass on EWTN Germany’s 20th anniversary
The Mass was offered in the Chapel of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Niepokalanów. Read more
