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European court: Russia violated human rights by not legally recognizing gay unions
Three couples claimed Russia’s failure to recognize their request for homosexual marriages violated the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights. Read more
Charges dropped, for now, against woman arrested for praying silently outside UK abortion clinic
Isabel Vaughan-Spruce says the charges still could be revived, leaving her in an ambitious legal situation. Read more
Television station rediscovers lost interview with priest who developed Big Bang theory
In the 20-minute video Father Georges Lemaitre, considered the father of the Big Bang theory, explains what the origin of... Read more
New report details abuses of L’Arche founder
The late Jean Vanier sexually abused at least 25 women, according to a new investigative report commissioned by L’Arche International. Read more
Spanish bishop: Reference to UN’s Agenda 2030 on World Youth Day website was ‘a mistake’
The bishop of Orihuela-Alicante in Spain, José Ignacio Munilla, called the reference to the United Nations’ Agenda 2030 on the... Read more
The little-known story of when the Masons tried to kill Don Bosco
History notes how much the Freemasons hated St. John Bosco — whose feast the Church celebrates Jan. 31 — but... Read more
Spanish bishops lament low participation in Synod on Synodality, especially by young people
The Spanish Bishops’ Conference has presented the Synthesis for the European Continental Stage of the Synod on Synodality. Read more
German bishops’ president rebukes Pope Francis for criticism of Synodal Way
Bishop Georg Bätzing says the Germans have “fundamentally different views of synodality” than Rome. Read more
Nuncio in Spain explains the Holy See’s position on the UN’s Agenda 2030
Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Auza detailed how the Holy See participated “very intensely” in the preliminary discussions held for the preparation... Read more
Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas unveiled for 700th anniversary of his canonization
The skull of St. Thomas Aquinas has arrived at the Dominican Convent of Toulouse, France, and placed in a new... Read more
Sacristan killed, priest wounded in terrorist attacks in Spain; bishops condemn violence
The National Court in Spain has initiated the investigation in Wednesday’s incidents as a suspected jihadist terror attack. Read more
Spanish priest calls out Father James Martin for his ‘poisoned doctrine’ on homosexuality
Father Francisco José Delgado said that “Martin, an American Jesuit, has the habit of speaking out on social media in... Read more
German bishop dismisses Vatican concerns over a permanent synodal council
On Monday, Bishop Georg Bätzing said he welcomed a new letter from the Vatican detailing concerns about the push for... Read more
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Second bystander ensnared by English ban on prayer outside abortion clinics
Amid continuing controversy over strict limits on behavior outside abortion clinics in some English cities, a man faces a fine... Read more
Blood-stained shirt of beatified judge killed by Mafia displayed in Rome
On Friday, the Church of San Salvatore in Lauro welcomed the relic for a few hours with a ceremony and... Read more
Meet the ‘Benedict Bears’: Cuddly companions commemorate the late pope emeritus
A traditional toy manufacturer in the Bavarian town of Coburg has produced two limited editions of its iconic teddy bears... Read more
Cardinal praises exemplary life of beatified Italian judge murdered by the Mafia
Cardinal Pietro Parolin made his remarks at a Jan. 18 conference in the Italian Senate on the continued relevance of... Read more
Church of England won’t recognize gay marriage but will allow certain ceremonies
Proposals now under consideration would uphold traditional Christian teaching that marriage is between one man and one woman. Read more
In new book, the late Benedict XVI defends Christianity against claims of intolerance
In the book, the late pontiff warns of a “radical manipulation of human beings” and “the distortion of the sexes... Read more
Report: Christian persecution at its highest point in 30 years
The World Watch List, released by Open Doors on Jan. 18, reported that the number of Christians facing persecution worldwide... Read more
