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Archbishop Moth urges UN to act against global persecution of believers The president of the Catholic Bishops? Conference of England and Wales urged world leaders to enforce religious freedom standards in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Bishops mourn Polish pilgrims killed in Hungary after Medjugorje trip The 12 pilgrims were returning from the Marian shrine at Medjugorje when their coach left the M3 motorway in eastern Hungary in the early hours of Sunday. Poland inaugurates Europe?s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary Rising to a height of over 180 feet from ground level, the statue of Our Lady of Mercy exceeds in height the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Christ the King statue in Poland. What is heaven? A priest who just turned 100 replies Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest. Slovak bishops preach on Mary at Nitra pilgrimage Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top. 10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV?s visit The pontiff will visit one of the world?s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here?s what to know about San Marino?s deep Catholic roots. Spanish priest helps over 1,200 people find a spouse using WhatsApp Using a questionnaire and a few important criteria, Father Fernando Cuevas has helped singles who want Christ at the center of their lives to find each other. Fact check: Has Finland?s first Catholic school opened? Bishop Raimo Goyarrola of Helsinki told EWTN News that the school will not open this August as planned and that the project has been pushed back to 2027. German bishop: Vatican case against lay preaching ?not entirely consistent? Bishop Peter Kohlgraf said the Diocese of Mainz would observe the ban but that he will also not sanction parishes where laypeople preach at Mass. Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France seeks donations as it prepares for Pope Leo?s visit Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes? future. Spanish bishop calls for a vigil for peace, justice, and stability in Ceuta after immigration crisis In a letter addressed to the priests, religious, and faithful of Ceuta, Bishop Ramón Valdivia invited the faithful to pray on the eve of the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. Denver healing could move a nun jailed by communists toward sainthood The postulator of Blessed Zdenka Schelingová?s cause has delivered the dossier on an alleged Denver healing to the archbishop of Bratislava, advancing her path toward canonization. Aug. 7 marks 90th anniversary of Spanish ?execution? of Sacred Heart of Jesus statue The site was subsequently retaken by Nationalist forces on Nov. 6, 1936. Troops under the command of Gen. José Enrique Varela attended a Mass of reparation officiated by a military chaplain. French government shuts down Paris-area mosque over alleged support for terrorism The closure occurred in a context of growing political debates around the challenges posed by the expansion of Islam in the country. Bishop Valdivia: Ceuta represents ?historic mission? for Spain ?We are a bastion of faith that loudly proclaims the value of the faith in the building of a country,? said Bishop Ramón Valdivia, Ceuta?s apostolic administrator. 4 facts to know about Ceuta, the Spanish border city in Africa The Ceuta border separates two radically different socioeconomic realities. Cash for baptisms: German diocese questions Catholic millionaire?s $550 offer A wealthy Catholic investor near Munich is paying 500 euros for every baptism, and the Diocese of Augsburg is not entirely comfortable with it. Priests who experienced church desecrations firsthand address how best to react ?Every day there are attacks against the Most Holy Virgin in many ways,? noted Father Manuel Navarro. Bartek Krakowiak: From professed convert to troubled vandal at Medjugorje After a troubled youth and a powerful conversion experience, Polish national Bart?omiej ?Bartek? Krakowiak has been arrested and charged with acts of vandalism at the Marian shrine in Medjugorje. Spanish bishops? president: ?The invasion of Ceuta is a test. Demography is a weapon? In an Aug. 2 message, Archbishop Luis Argüello said: ?Biopolitics is key to current global power.? Spanish persecution survivors reveal hidden stories of faith and resistance A new book tells the stories of Catholics who survived persecution during the Spanish Civil War. Scottish bishop excommunicates rector of Redemptorists after illicit ordination An illicit ordination in Scotland leads to excommunication, nuns flee monastery in Spain wildfires, priest asks for prayers as Gaza, and more in this week?s Catholic world news roundup. 3 Catholic churches desecrated in a single French archdiocese For the seventh time in two years, churches in the Archdiocese of Tours have been desecrated. Church in Spain grapples with sudden illegal arrival of 50,000 migrants The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is mobilizing resources to address the needs of the migrants, including by designating all money from this weekend's collection to the effort. Newly identified St. Augustine sermons explore troubling Bible passage The medieval texts examine King Saul?s consultation with the medium of Endor and suggest that Israel?s first king may ultimately have repented and received God?s mercy. UK?s Burnham says assisted dying debate must follow fixes to palliative care ?Personally, I think there?s something that needs to happen first, and that?s the fixing of the funding of palliative care and social care,? U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said. Forest fires in Spain: ?Providence is taking super good care of us,? priest says Amid the destructive forest fires in central Spain, the Catholic Church is ministering to the evacuees, providing material aid, shelter, a listening ear, and the sacraments. Ireland?s County Mayo breaks 75-year ?curse? in Gaelic football championship victory The Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Football championship, which has a historic connection to the Catholic Church, crowned a new winner after 75 years. Berlin archbishop after deadly attack on LGBT event: ?Hatred must not win? The Archdiocese of Berlin offered prayers at all Sunday Masses after a suspected Islamist attack on the city?s annual Pride event left one woman dead and at least 29 injured. Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine The parish called on the faithful to respond ?with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness? as police arrested a suspect and cleanup began days before the Mladifest youth festival.

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