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In Poland, lawmakers condemn disputed report about John Paul II abuse cover-up
Referring to the report’s use of material taken from communist secret police files, the resolution said it was “an attempt... Read more
German Synodal Way approves same-sex blessings, lay preaching, and reexamination of priestly celibacy
Delegates also voted to delay addressing perhaps the most controversial topic: establishing synodal councils at the parish and diocesan level. Read more
St. Frances of Rome: She found a path to sainthood in marriage and motherhood
St. Frances dreamed of becoming a nun, but in obedience to her parents' wishes and the advice of her confessor,... Read more
Polish bishops: New allegation that JPII covered up sex abuse based on reports from communist secret police
The bishops said that “further archival research” is necessary to fairly assess a new claim aired in a recent documentary. Read more
40 Days for Life in Spain tells volunteers to film or record their prayer time outside abortion clinics
The 40 Days for Life campaign in Spain has advised volunteers to record their entire prayer time due to pressure... Read more
UK Parliament makes it illegal to pray near abortion facilities
Britain’s House of Commons approved legislation Tuesday to create “buffer zones” around abortion facilities that would prohibit silent prayer. Read more
Notre Dame cathedral to open in December 2024
Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, whose spire and roof were destroyed by a 2019 fire, should be rebuilt within the... Read more
International group launches proposal to ban surrogacy worldwide
A signed document aims to raise global awareness of surrogacy, which the group considers to be a practice that violates... Read more
Catholicism makes a comeback in London
It’s not often that you see Catholic culture featured at the city’s major museums. 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
Pontifical university in Spain asks alumni in survey if they are male, female, or ‘other’
The Pontifical University of Comillas in Spain has sent a survey to its former students asking them to specify their... Read more
Despite ‘no’ from Vatican, German bishops moves forward with plans for synodal council
A letter by the president of the German Bishops’ Conference published Wednesday confirms that plans for a German synodal council... Read more
Ukrainian soldier saved by praying the rosary, priest recounts
Part of Ukrainian priest Father Josafat Boyko’s ministry is to provide spiritual direction to soldiers fighting the Russian invasion. Read more
Spokesman for Russian Catholic bishops: ‘There is no foreseeable solution’ to Ukraine war
Father Kirill Gorbunov said that “the majority of the people are suffering” and that “after a year of war [with... Read more
Spanish government reproached for lack of response to jihadist attack on churches that left one dead
The Observatory for Religious and Conscience Freedom criticized the Spanish government for its “silence and inaction” in the face of... Read more
Citizens’ convention endorses legalization of euthanasia and assisted suicide in France
The 184-member council was convened by President Emmanuel Macron to debate “end of life” issues. Read more
Shipwreck leaves more than 50 migrants dead in Italy: The Church expresses pain
Pope Francis and Church leaders in Italy sent their prayers for the eternal rest of at least 59 migrants who... Read more
Ukrainian priest: ‘It’s in these times when heroes and saints are born’
Ukrainian priest Father Jurij Blazejewski highlighted the faith of the Ukrainian people and assured that “it is Christ who is... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic leader on anniversary of war: We need spiritual strength
“On this 365th day of war, we thank the Lord God that we can continue to fight against the evil... Read more
‘This is how we experienced a year of war in Ukraine’
What does it mean to be a Christian in times of war? This is the existential question to which Christians... Read more
