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From alcoholic to future saint: The inspiring conversion of Ireland’s Matt Talbot
Venerable Matt Talbot has inspired many who struggle with addiction and is being considered for sainthood in the Catholic Church. Read more
Schismatic Spanish nuns have last chance to avoid formal excommunication
Three of the Poor Clares had to appear before the ecclesiastical tribunal at the latest on Sunday, June 16. However,... Read more
Priest says schismatic Spanish nuns are in state of ‘paranoia’ according to own thesis
Father Jesús Silva of the Archdiocese of Madrid discusses why the schismatic Poor Clares of the Belorado Monastery are experiencing... Read more
Priest and martyr of communism Father Michał Rapacz beatified in Krakow
Pope Francis recognized the martyrdom of Father Michał Rapacz in January. The 41-year-old priest was shot twice by communist authorities... Read more
Top European human rights court rules countries can’t be forced to introduce assisted suicide
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of Hungary’s right to uphold its laws prohibiting assisted suicide,... Read more
Pontifical Missions: Sons and daughters of Spain still leaders in global mission field
The report reveals that in 2023 Spain fielded more than 6,000 active missionaries in 1,123 mission territories spread across 139... Read more
German Catholics write letter to Rome over Synodal Way, warn of ‘serious scandal’
A Catholic committee has turned to the Vatican in an attempt to avoid a permanent Synodal Council to oversee the... Read more
Pope Francis reportedly again uses derogatory word when discussing gay seminarians
The pope said there was “an air of faggotry” at the Vatican, according to reports. Read more
Former punk band guitarist, policeman ordained to Catholic priesthood
The Cathedral of Prato, Italy, was the setting last Saturday for the ordination of a former punk band guitarist and... Read more
Bishops urge EU leaders to tackle voter disillusionment following elections
The bishops’ commission underscored the pressing issue of persistent voter disengagement and the alarming rise of nationalist, Euroskeptic parties. Read more
French euthanasia bill on hold as Macron calls ‘snap election’
Reims Archbishop Éric de Moulins-Beaufort said earlier this year that the measure would “shift our entire health care system toward... Read more
Workers discover human skeleton during Jubilee construction dig in Rome
The skeleton was unearthed during excavations to create an underground motorway that will create a pedestrian-only road to St. Peter’s... Read more
Amid abortion debate, Polish bishops urge protection of the unborn
A letter issued by the bishops on the protection of life comes amid growing pressure from lawmakers to dismantle Poland’s... Read more
Excommunication looms for renegade group of Poor Clares in Spain
The Ecclesiastical Court of the Archbishopric of Burgos, Spain, has formally accused the Poor Clare nuns of the Monastery of... Read more
Italian pro-life association suffers spate of attacks against its headquarters
The Rome-based pro-life organization Pro Vita & Famiglia has been the target of multiple acts of vandalism. Read more
Cardinals Müller and Schönborn: Ordination of women is impossible
The two German-speaking cardinals have said publicly that only men can be ordained to the priesthood. Read more
Pope Francis reflects on Roman Empire in visit to ancient Capitoline Hill
The pope made the trip to the Capitoline Hill to speak to local government officials on June 10 in the... Read more
Dutch bishop: Fiducia Supplicans too much ‘in tune with zeitgeist’
Auxiliary Bishop Rob Mutsaerts of the Netherlands warned: “Peace at the expense of morality and truth” is a “most merciless... Read more
Bishops in Scotland react to new data showing majority of Scots have ‘no religion’
Catholic bishops in Scotland have said that new data indicating that the majority of Scots have no religion comes as... Read more
Bishop exhorts Catholics to ‘build a better Europe’ in EU elections on Sunday
In his exhortation, Bishop Mariano Crociata called on voters to exercise their obligation as citizens “responsibly, choosing candidates and parties.” Read more
