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Pope Francis laments new euthanasia law in Portugal on feast of Our Lady of Fatima
“I am very sad, because in the country where Our Lady appeared, a law to kill has been enacted,” Pope... Read more
Portuguese bishops announce steps to end sexual abuse in the Church
The bishops of Portugal on Friday began taking concrete steps to respond to a damning investigative report last month. Read more
Portugal report details decades of sexual abuse by priests and others within the Catholic Church
Only 25 complaints have been referred to authorities for prosecution because the statute of limitations has expired or the victims... Read more
Pope Francis: World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon will open horizons, hearts
“Get ready for this: to open horizons, to open your hearts,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Portugal’s president unhappy with Vatican delegation restrictions for Benedict XVI funeral
President Marcelo Nuno Duarte Rebelo de Sousa has taken issue with the announcement that only Italy and Germany would have... Read more
President of Portugal registers for World Youth Day 2023: Here’s how you can participate
According to President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the event “will be the largest collective meeting ever in Portugal.” Read more
Arise to serve others, Pope Francis urges in World Youth Day message
Pope Francis has released his message ahead of the international World Youth Day next year, imploring young people across the... Read more
St. John Paul II and Blessed Carlo Acutis named among patrons of World Youth Day 2023
The Virgin Mary will be the “patroness par excellence” of the youth gathering. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new Catholic bishop of Fatima
Bishop José Ornelas Carvalho succeeds 74-year-old Cardinal António Marto. Read more
Catholic doctors thank Portugal's president for vetoing euthanasia bill
The Association of Portuguese Catholic Doctors on Tuesday thanked President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for vetoing the euthanasia bill passed... Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops approve independent clerical abuse commission
The move followed an appeal by more than 200 Portuguese Catholics. Read more
Dates for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon announced
The world’s largest gathering of Catholic young people will take place in 2023. Read more
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Cardinal at Fatima shrine: World needs ‘spiritual restart’ after pandemic
Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça was preaching on the May 13 feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops welcome presidential veto of euthanasia bill
Portugal’s Catholic bishops applaud President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s decision to veto a bill legalizing euthanasia Read more
Portuguese president requests constitutional review of proposed euthanasia law
Portugal’s president on Thursday requested a constitutional review of a recently-passed bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in the... Read more
Catholic bishop: World Youth Day 2023 an ‘opportunity to renew hope’ after pandemic
The Catholic bishop overseeing preparations for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, has said that the event will be... Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops express ‘sadness and indignation’ as parliament backs euthanasia bill
Portugal’s bishops have expressed “sadness and indignation” after parliament approved a bill approving euthanasia. Read more
Theme song unveiled for next World Youth Day in Lisbon
The organizers of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon on Wednesday unveiled the event’s official theme song. Read more
Portugal’s Catholic bishops suspend public Masses amid rising COVID-19 cases
Public Masses will be suspended in Portugal from Saturday, the country’s bishops have announced. Read more
World Youth Day 2023 organizers urge youth to join ‘great national movement’
The organizers of World Youth Day 2023 invited young Portuguese Catholics this week to prepare for the event by taking... Read more
