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Pope Francis accepts resignation of Catholic archbishop of Paris
Archbishop Michel Aupetit, 70, has led the archdiocese since 2018. Read more
Sixteen martyrs of the Spanish Civil War to be beatified in Granada
The beatification ceremony for sixteen martyrs of the Spanish Civil War will be held in February at the Granada Cathedral. Read more
French Catholic academy critiques landmark abuse report
The criticisms sparked resignations from the academy. Read more
Pro-lifers win right to appeal ruling on German municipality’s prayer vigil ban
The challenge was spearheaded by a member of 40 Days for Life. Read more
Dutch Catholic bishops cancel Christmas Midnight Masses due to COVID-19 pandemic
No Catholic Masses or other parish functions will be allowed to take place after 5 p.m. Read more
Vatican archbishop ‘ultimately very optimistic’ about Catholic-Serbian Orthodox relations
Archbishop Paul Gallagher was speaking during a visit to Serbia. Read more
EU Catholic bishops lament ‘anti-religious bias’ in guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’
Cardinal Hollerich said that Christmas was part ‘of European reality.’ Read more
Amid protests against Italy’s vaccine rules, Cardinal Parolin says Church’s message is clear
A priest blessed the crowd before a ‘No Vax’ march in northern Italy. Read more
Paris archdiocese to present plans for Notre-Dame’s interior amid outcry
Critics say the proposals would turn the site into ‘a kind of theme park.’ Read more
The leader of Afghanistan’s Catholic community longs to return to the country
‘I would not have left the country while even a single sheep was left of my little flock.’ Read more
Catholic bishop ‘shocked and saddened’ by Jersey vote for assisted suicide ‘in principle’
He said the vote showed ‘a woeful lack of interest in protecting the most vulnerable people in our society.’ Read more
Paris archbishop asks Pope Francis to decide his future
Archbishop Michel Aupetit has denied a report concerning his contacts with a woman in 2012. Read more
Pope Francis attends student play on how the pandemic has affected young people
The pope watched a show called ‘The faces of the pandemic.’ Read more
Here’s what Italy’s Cardinal Zuppi said at the launch of a book on the papacy’s future
Many see Zuppi as a possible ‘papabile’ in a future conclave. Read more
Cardinal calls for action after 27 migrants drown in English Channel
It is the deadliest crossing of the Channel on record. Read more
Meet the young Catholics restoring wayside crucifixes across France
The movement is growing — thanks to a cigar-chomping bench press champion. Read more
Ethics committee authorizes first assisted suicide in Italy
‘Nobody can be called to be the bearer of the death of others,’ a spokesman for Italy's Catholic bishops said. Read more
Report declares treatment of Christian minority women and girls a ‘human rights catastrophe’
The study says that in some cases forced conversions could amount to ‘genocide.’ Read more
Synod on Synodality organizers want local stage to focus on one fundamental question
Cardinal Mario Grech was addressing the Italian bishops. Read more
Austria coronavirus lockdown: Catholic bishops tighten guidelines on church celebrations
The country went into full national lockdown on Monday Read more
