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Catholic doctor to challenge abortion pill reversal ban at UK High Court
Dermot Kearney is a past president of the Catholic Medical Association (UK). Read more
St. Josephine Bakhita sculpture shines light on reality of human trafficking
The ex-slave’s feast day is celebrated on Feb. 8. Read more
EU Catholic bishops criticize Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
They noted that there is no ‘right’ to abortion enshrined in international law. Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ meeting ends with call for same-sex blessings, change to Catechism on homosexuality
The votes came on the third and final day of a meeting of the Synodal Assembly. Read more
Human rights activist: Diplomatic relations between Vatican and China would be ‘totally unacceptable’
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read more
Retired Anglican bishop Peter Forster becomes Catholic, news report confirms
Peter Forster, a former Anglican Bishop of Chester, was received into the Catholic Church in Scotland last year, a Church... Read more
Major archbishop: Church offers hope amid ‘very dangerous escalation’ in Ukraine crisis
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk was speaking at an Aid to the Church in Need online event. Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ members back text calling for women priests
The appeal passed by 174 votes in favor, 30 against, and 6 abstentions. Read more
Spanish legislature may create commission to investigate sex abuse in Church
Spain’s lower house, the Congress of Deputies, agreed Feb. 1 to debate the creation of a commission to investigate sexual... Read more
German Catholic bishop: Benedict XVI did not want to cover up clerical abuse
Bishop Stefan Oster noted that Benedict had fought abuse ‘against no small opposition in the Vatican.’ Read more
'Is a new Reformation dawning in Germany?' Initiative writes to bishops around the world
As the opening assembly of the Synodal Way is taking place in Germany, the “New Beginning” initiative has warned of... Read more
Public holiday marking St Brigid's feast established in Ireland
The feast of St. Brigid of Kildare, Ireland’s female patron saint, will be a public holiday in the Republic of... Read more
The Rome church where you can venerate St. Valentine’s skull
When most people think of romantic love, a third-century skull crowned with flowers probably does not spring to mind --... Read more
Catholic Church in France raises $22 million for abuse victims
The Catholic Church in France has secured more than $22 million in compensation for victims of child sex abuse. Read more
After talks, Order of Malta Grand Chancellor says: ‘I am confident that we are now on the right path’
Pope Francis instructed the Order of Malta to reform its constitution and religious life in 2017. Read more
Pope Francis congratulates Italy’s president on re-election
Sergio Mattarella, 80, was elected for a second seven-year term as Italy's president on Saturday. Read more
Bloody Sunday anniversary a time to remember, and forgive, Derry bishop says
Fifty years ago, the Bloody Sunday massacre resulted in many reactions: lies, anger, and a misplaced desire to forget the... Read more
Catholic charity calls for day of prayer for Myanmar on coup anniversary
Armed forces seized power on Feb. 1, 2021. Read more
Religious leaders mark Auschwitz liberation anniversary
Polish Bishop Piotr Greger was among those who offered prayers at the commemoration. Read more
Cardinal in key Synod on Synodality post: ‘Reforms need a stable foundation’
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said that without consensus, major changes pose ‘the danger of schism.’ Read more
