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Polish bishops oppose abortion bills, name historian to lead abuse commission
The bishops oppose a policy that "does not build but destroys," Archbishop Tadeusz Wojda said, as historian Piotr Franaszek takes the helm of the Church's abuse commission.
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Liechtenstein?s prince vetoes bill to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks
Parliament passed the bill by 13 to 12 votes on Sept. 2, but no law takes effect in the principality without the reigning prince?s approval.
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Polish lawmakers vote to ease abortion law as presidential veto looms
One bishop called to defend the defenseless, while reports say the bills are ?almost certain? to be vetoed by President Karol Nawrocki.
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Schoenstatt asks for information on founder as allegations remain under study
The movement says research into the allegations is far from complete and could take years, and that the evidence may confirm or fail to substantiate them.
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Spain?s soccer coach presents World Cup to Virgin of the Pillar
Luis de la Fuente, the Spanish national team coach, brought the World Cup to the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza and presented it to the Virgin during an Oct. 19 ceremony.
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Archbishop to Spain?s Senate: ?I engage in politics whenever I can?
Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes of Oviedo, Spain, defended the presence of God in public life during a forum held at the Spanish Senate.
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From rector in Rome to bishop in England, Stephen Wang embraces new mission of truth and love
Prior rector of the Venerable English College in Rome, Father Stephen Wang has been appointed the new bishop of Arundel and Brighton.
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EU bishops set out 8 principles to keep AI ?at the service of the human person?
In a Brussels declaration, COMECE urged Europe to strengthen its digital capacities and lead on AI governance anchored in human dignity, solidarity, and peace.
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New apostolate to atheists and agnostics takes off in Spain
The conversion of Javier Huerta has led to the establishment of ?Encuentros Siloé,? a new apostolate dedicated to making the reasonableness of faith accessible to atheists and agnostics.
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Mobilized Ukrainian priest is training to be a chaplain, eparchy says
The Greek Catholic Eparchy of Mukachevo says Father Andrii Stebivka did not follow its guidance on clergy deferments and has asked to serve as a military chaplain.
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French bishops appeal for calm as riots and looting sweep France
France?s bishops appealed for an end to violence after a weekend of riots in which several buildings burned, shops were looted nationwide, and a Lyon interreligious peace march was postponed.
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A century of Church growth: From 10 million to 347 million in the mission territories
On average each day, over the last 100 years in mission territories, the Church has seen more than 9,000 people becoming Catholic, two priestly ordinations, and five women taking vows as religious.
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German bishops join initiative for ?child-friendly? artificial intelligence
Citing Pope Leo XIV?s call to defend human dignity in the age of AI, the German Bishops? Conference has joined an initiative to make artificial intelligence safe for children.
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Jesuit Refugee Service UK calls Catholic finance leaders to aid refugees
Jesuit Refugee Service UK urges solidarity with migrants, a priest in India is arrest for minor sex abuse, a Maronite bishop is appointed in Mexico, and more in this week?s world news roundup.
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Vatican cardinal visits UK to promote interfaith dialogue and peace
The prefect of the Vatican?s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, is in the United Kingdom for the first time meeting with faith leaders.
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?Do it, do it, do it?: New York archbishop walks the Camino de Santiago
In his pilgrim?s Mass homily, Hicks recalled that ?Our Lady of the Pillar wants only one thing from us. She wants us to know her Son and to find salvation through, in, and with her Son Jesus Christ.?
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St. Carlo Acutis? doctors recall his last days in the hospital
Fifteen-year-old Carlo Acutis died within a week of being diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Following his beatification, his doctors and hospital chaplain recalled their memories of his final days.
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UK government blocks Northern Ireland unionist march through Catholic neighborhood
?Nobody wants a return to the past,? Member of Parliament Chris Bryant said in ruling against the planned march down Garvaghy Road.
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Priest in Ireland admits to over 100 child sex offenses as bishop seeks Vatican dismissal
An Irish priest pleads guilty to minor sex abuse, Glasgow shutters 24 churches and half its parishes, the UAE gets a new Vatican ambassador, and more in this week?s Catholic world news roundup.
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Archbishop of Dijon, France, asks for prayers for priest who died by suicide
?Let us entrust him to the merciful love of the Lord,? the archbishop wrote in a letter to the faithful. ?Let us pray for his parishioners, shocked by this unexpected news.?
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Exorcists discuss cases, emphasize essential role of sacred music and the Virgin Mary in exorcisms
The exorcists discussed the importance of sacred music and the ?essential? place of the Virgin Mary?s intercession in exorcisms.
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Bishop Munilla shares 5 reasons to pray the rosary every day in October
The Spanish prelate points out that praying the rosary ?helps us guard our hearts. It sustains faith, hope, and charity.?
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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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