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French archbishop criticizes push to pass bioethics law amid pandemic
The archbishop of Paris has criticized the French parliament’s decision to debate a controversial bioethics bill which would increase access to... Read more
Catholic bishops urge renewed solidarity within EU for pandemic recovery
The European Catholic bishops’ commission urged the European Union this week to commit to deepening solidarity in its pandemic recovery... Read more
Pope Francis appoints former European Central Bank chief to pontifical academy
Pope Francis appointed the former president of the European Central Bank to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences Friday. Read more
Vatican diplomat tells UN ‘gender identity’ category not necessary for refugee protection
A Holy See diplomat raised concern at the United Nations in Geneva this week over the use of the term... Read more
Survey finds 30% of German Catholics are considering leaving Church
A survey released Thursday found that 30% of German Catholics are considering leaving the Church. Read more
A tale of two Churches: Young African priest ordained in south Italy
Last month three men were ordained to the priesthood in a small city in southern Italy. Among them was Fr.... Read more
UK urged to sanction Nigerian officials for failing to protect persecuted Christians
A new report Wednesday urged the U.K. to sanction Nigerian officials accused of turning a blind eye to the persecution... Read more
Pope Francis calls on Christians to recognize the face of Christ in migrants
Pope Francis offered Mass Wednesday asking the Virgin Mary to help Christians recognize the face of Christ in each migrant... Read more
Bishop's brother appointed brother bishop in Savannah
Pope Francis appointed Fr. Stephen D. Parkes as the next bishop of Savannah, Georgia, Wednesday. Read more
‘It meant a great deal to her’: the Catholic faith of the woman voted ‘greatest Black Briton’
She was voted the “greatest Black Briton.” A statue of her stands opposite the Houses of Parliament. Her heroic life... Read more
‘Life after ISIS’: Christians are leaving Iraq due to ongoing security concerns
More Christian families left the Nineveh Plains than returned to their hometowns last year amid ongoing security concerns in the... Read more
Pro-life MP hails ‘clear victory’ over abortion amendments
A leading pro-life MP welcomed the defeat Monday of attempts to strip away protections for unborn children in the U.K. Read more
Primate of Poland: Church must rebuild trust amid abuse crisis
The Catholic Church can only rebuild trust in its handling of clerical abuse by “taking responsibility for clarifying all crimes... Read more
Pope Francis to celebrate Mass marking anniversary of Lampedusa visit
Pope Francis will celebrate Mass Wednesday marking the seventh anniversary of his visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa. Read more
English Catholic bishop: parishes see 'dramatic fall' in income following lockdown
An English bishop has said that parishes have seen “dramatic fall” in income as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. Read more
Sagrada Familia invites medical workers to attend July 4 reopening
Sagrada Família, the majestic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, will reopen its doors July 4 following a more than 100-day... Read more
Vatican appeals for debt relief for developing countries at United Nations
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva is urging countries to help relieve the... Read more
Pope Francis makes donation to World Food Programme as pandemic causes rising hunger
Pope Francis has made a donation to the World Food Programme as the organization works to feed 270 million people... Read more
Cardinal says it is time to rebuild, as economic crisis hits northern Italy
A cardinal archbishop in northern Italy said Friday that the COVID-19 health crisis has created an “immense” poverty in the... Read more
European bishops call for EU support of persecuted Christians in Nigeria
The president of the European bishops’ commission has promised persecuted Christians in Nigeria that he will advocate for increased support... Read more
