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Catholic religious sisters share global ministry with Queen Camilla in landmark meeting Representatives of the International Union of Superiors General met with Queen Camilla to share the impact of their work over the past year, particularly with vulnerable women and girls. 9 tips to combat pornography during summer vacation Free time during summer vacation can increase the risk of falling into pornography use, but a change in routine can also become an opportunity to leave the habit behind. Ferrán Torres, the Catholic forward who won the World Cup for Spain Torres stands out for his Catholic faith within the Spanish national team, alongside coach Luis de la Fuente. World Cup: Ahead of final, bishop warns against making sports an idol After noting the benefits of sports for athletes and fans, Bishop José Munilla of Spain pointed out the pitfalls of exaggerating their value and turning the game and star players into idols. Scottish teacher takes legal action after dismissal over pro-life views A Scottish teacher fights discrimination, Christians face heightened attacks in Egypt, Filipino bishops pledge to end mental health stigma, and more in this week?s Catholic world news roundup. Andy Burnham?s Catholic identity in spotlight as he prepares to take over as UK prime minister As the United Kingdom moves to select its seventh prime minister in a decade, how might Andy Burnham?s Catholic roots affect his leadership? Swiss churches warn end of clergy military exemption will hurt pastoral care Four of Switzerland?s largest Christian bodies say the government abolished the clergy?s military service exemption without consulting them, a move one bishop called ?a lack of respect for society.? Mother of euthanized 25-year-old Spanish woman says her daughter was raped twice ?I have decided to file a complaint against the men who caused my daughter so much harm. I am doing this because I feel that is what she wanted,? said Yolanda Ramos, the mother of of Noelia Castillo. Amnesty International UK apologizes for calling Christian groups ?anti-rights? ?We regret that this briefing was uploaded to our website without going through the established internal review processes,? Amnesty International UK said. Cardinal Sarah warns EU lawmakers of ?crisis of the logos? in Europe-Africa relations The former head of the Vatican?s liturgy office told the European Parliament that ambiguous language risks turning international agreements into ?instruments of perversion and of silent power.? France legalizes euthanasia after forceful push through Parliament The vote, ending an unusual parliamentary stalemate between the National Assembly and the Senate, came three years after President Emmanuel Macron first opened the question to national debate. Former Muslim refugee who fled war in Bosnia ordained a priest in Germany He began reading the Bible and visiting a church every Sunday, eventually getting baptized. French bishop: Catholic lawmakers who back euthanasia bill cannot receive Communion Bishop Marc Aillet has warned ahead of France?s decisive final vote on July 15 that Catholic lawmakers who support the bill ?will no longer be able to receive Communion.? Irish bishops condemn burning of mosque replica at holiday festivities Irish bishops condemn anti-Muslim display, religious sisters set up a field hospital for Venezuela earthquake victims, euthanasia in New Zealand surges, and more in this week's world news roundup. Czech court to weigh clearing cardinal jailed by communists A district court will weigh whether Cardinal ?t?pán Trochta, imprisoned by the Nazis and later by the communists, was unlawfully interned in the 1950s. How the St. Benedict medal became a shield against the powers of darkness St. Benedict, whose feast the Catholic Church celebrates on July 11, endured constant attacks from the enemy throughout his life. British Catholic politician?s death investigated as murder, police say Ann Widdecombe, who converted to the Catholic faith in 1993, was known for advocating conservative and pro-life positions in the British House of Commons. How the design for the official logo for Pope Leo XIV?s visit to France was created Through vibrant, symbolic imagery, the logo captures the theme of the pope?s visit, evoking peace and new life as well as France?s spiritual heritage as expressed through its cathedrals? rose windows. Northern Ireland launches inquiry into mother and baby homes with landmark bill The inquiry will investigate issues raised in the Truth Recovery Independent Report, which was also published this week. After SSPX excommunications, Oslo bishop offers wider Latin Mass access The bishops of Oslo and Copenhagen have condemned the Society of St. Pius X consecrations as schism while pledging to protect the traditional liturgy within the Church. Diocese of Oslo to open canonization cause for Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset Announced during the feast of St. Sunniva on the island of Selja, the cause for the celebrated novelist and Catholic convert is expected to open its diocesan phase this fall. Catholic entrepreneur launches free library of hand-designed Christian internet icons The unique collection features a wide variety of easily recognizable Christian symbols that require no attribution and can be freely resized, recolored, and adapted. Church in Spain has 349 open causes for canonization involving more than 3,000 candidates The data was compiled through a three-year process of research and inter-diocesan collaboration in which documentation from the dicastery was cross-referenced with that of each Spanish diocese. Notre-Dame Cathedral enters final stage of restoration following 2019 fire The cathedral has reopened but restoration work remains to be done, including on the western rose window. Why a WWII massacre dispute is testing Poland?s support for Ukraine A tit-for-tat over honors, a contested genocide, and a warning for Kyiv's EU hopes: how a World War II memory dispute unraveled Poland-Ukraine relations in six weeks. Pope Leo XIV blesses Slovak pilgrimage as thousands mark Sts. Cyril and Methodius feast Cardinal Ladislav Nemet called the faithful to their Christian roots in Nitra as tens of thousands honored Sts. Cyril and Methodius on July 5 across Slovakia and the Czech Republic. ?Thanks to John Paul II, my father always kept hope alive,? Jérôme Lejeune?s daughter says Lejeune and John Paul II were united in friendship and in defending the right to life, especially of those with intellectual disabilities. Priest explains how to read the Bible without getting lost in the process Biblical expert Father Valentín Aparicio advised those who want to read and understand Scripture: Start with the Gospel of Luke. Catholic leaders urge Poland and Ukraine to pursue reconciliation, disarm language Catholic leaders from Poland and Ukraine issued a rare joint appeal for reconciliation, urging forgiveness, peace, and Christian unity amid rising historical and political tensions. French woman?s petition asks Europe to support mothers facing pressure to abort Charlène Bernard says pressure from her partner and health professionals ended in an abortion she never wanted. Now she is asking the EU to support women who want to keep their babies.

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