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Hundreds pray after Virgin Mary statue desecrated in French Island of Corsica
Corsican Catholics answered the destruction of a Marian statue with a public rosary and prayers for the accused men?s conversion.
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EU bishops warn about risks of deleting names from baptismal records
The case involves a Belgian citizen who has left the Church and has requested his name be deleted from the baptismal records and whether the Church under EU law has the right to decline to do so.
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French bishop condemns ?destructive? protest violence, urges peaceful dialogue
Bishop Matthieu Rougé, who leads the French bishops? conference?s Council for Catholic Education, said responsible adults must lead young people to express their concerns peacefully.
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Catholics and Public Life Congress extols the faith that unites Spain and the Americas
The Nov. 13?15 conference in Spain seeks to showcase the achievements of the Hispanic civilization that was formed by the Catholic faith and build upon it for the future.
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What did St. Josemaría see on the day Opus Dei was founded?
On the feast of the Guardian Angels in 1928, the saint received ?general enlightenment? about his mission, which later coalesced into a specific form.
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Lithuanian bishops announce investigation into crimes against minors since 1990
All crimes against minors to be pursued says Lithuanian bishops, Filipino bishops call for ban on political dynasties, patriarch calls for synods in Syria, and more in this week?s world news roundup.
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Belgian bishop renews push to ordain married men to priesthood
Bishop Johan Bonny said he discussed his proposal to ordain married men with Vatican officials. The Holy See has announced no approval or change to the Latin Church?s discipline.
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Opus Dei spokesman aims to address misconceptions surrounding apostolate
In his new book, Jack Valero, the spokesman for Opus Dei in the U.K., provides an inside look at the apostolate based on the experiences of members themselves.
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European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says
The Diocese of Ghent in Belgium is contesting an individual?s request to be removed from Church records.
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5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi?s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary
The well-known founder of the Franciscan order is considered one of the strongest Marian devotees in Church history.
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The enduring appeal of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, one of France?s most beloved saints
The beloved Carmelite nun, patron saint of the missions, and youngest doctor of the Church is celebrated in the universal Church on Oct. 1.
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Vatican nuncio to German bishops: Pope and Eucharist prevent a ?Christian-flavored NGO?
In his first address to the German bishops? plenary, Archbishop Hubertus van Megen said that no local Church outranks another.
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Assisi to welcome thousands of pilgrims for 800th anniversary of St. Francis? death
Activities surrounding the anniversary began on Sept. 24 and will run until Oct. 5.
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Injured Polish priest urges ?love,? ?forgiveness? after deadly knife attack on convent
Father Adrian Mantykiewicz, who was injured in an attack that left a fellow priest dead, said ?we must overcome the evil that happened here.?
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More than 3,000 join March for Life in Vilnius, Lithuania
Families, young people, and international advocates joined Lithuania?s second March for Life, calling for practical support for mothers, fathers, and vulnerable people.
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From foster care to Lourdes: Young convert leaves job to see pope, embrace monastic life
Among the throngs of pilgrims in Lourdes this weekend will be a 27-year-old woman who be there with a group of Cistercian nuns, hoping the visit will confirm her call to contemplative life.
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English scholars ?piece together history? to reunite missing pages of centuries-old Catholic text
An incomplete manuscript of ?The Mirror of the Blessed Life of Christ? has been reconnected with several long-lost pages thanks to work by two English researchers.
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Over 150,000 visitors prepare to welcome Pope Leo in Lourdes
As Pope Leo XIV makes his way to Lourdes later on Sept. 26 as part of his four-day trip to France, pilgrims, local residents, and business owners in the famous town prepare with excitement.
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A Catholic support program for the children of divorced parents
Given that divorce invariably affects the children involved, a new program in Spain provides a setting where children can be heard, have any pain they feel acknowledged and receive the help they need.
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Polish police make arrest after stabbing at Catholic convent leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
Police arrested a 31-year-old Ukrainian man for the stabbing. Some local media outlets in Poland report that the deceased man is a Catholic priest.
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Padre Pio: 13 facts about St. Pio of Pietrelcina to know and share
Padre Pio is known for his deep wisdom, his stigmata, miraculous reports of his bilocation, being physically attacked by the devil, and mastering the spiritual life.
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Spanish life coach subjected to repeated ?lawfare? by LGBT lobby
Elena Lorenzo has been taken to court several times, charged with violating the Madrid regional government?s Comprehensive Law against LGBTI-phobia. She must now defend herself for the fifth time.
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Thousands join Germany?s March for Life as activists attack pro-life stand
Counterdemonstrators threw paint at a pro-life information stall as Germany's March for Life filled the streets of two cities for the fourth year running.
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EWTN News? Magdalena Woli?ska-Riedi crowned as Polish speech champion
The longtime Vatican journalist and writer received the award in Ostrowiec, Poland, on Sept. 21.
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Swiss March for Life draws thousands as masked cyclists attempt disruption
Organizers have launched legal proceedings after authorities barred the annual pro-life march from the Zurich city center for a sixth consecutive year.
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UK bill proposes to lift historic restrictions on Catholic and Jewish prime ministers
A U.K. bill may soon change historic law, an inquiry into the death of a Catholic father in Ireland concludes, Asian digital missionaries urged to be responsible, and more in this world news roundup.
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600,000 sign up for Pope Leo?s Paris Mass as organizers expand route
The French bishops' conference is still short more than 21 million euros to cover the cost of Pope Leo's Sept. 25?28 visit. Meanwhile, demand for the Paris Mass forced a major expansion of the route.
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800 years after St. Francis? death, new digital project preserves his basilica for years to come
Preserving Assisi is dedicated to safeguarding the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, using 27,000 photographs, 3D surveys, and immersive tours.
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Renowned exorcist Father Gabriele Amorth?s 7 lessons on actions of the devil
On the 10th anniversary of his death, a recollection of the renowned Italian exorcist?s lessons about the devil.
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German bishop backs married priests ahead of bishops? assembly
Auxiliary Bishop Josef Graf of Regensburg said the Church could ordain married men of proven faith while affirming the value of celibacy and rejecting women's ordination.
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