February 12, 2026

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Vietnamese bishops criticise religion law

Vietnam’s bishops have criticised a new law regulating religion in the country, saying that religious freedom was “not considered a human right but a grace that needs permission” from the government. The law limits the activities of religious groups.

Church consecrated to the Immaculate Heart

Poland’s bishops consecrated the Church in the country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary last week at a Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Zakopane.

Police officer attacked outside cathedral

Farrid Ikken, 40, has been charged with terrorism offences after a hammer attack outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paros.

Vietnamese bishops criticise religion law

Vietnam’s bishops have criticised a new law regulating religion in the country, saying that religious freedom was “not considered a human right but a grace that needs permission” from the government. The law limits the activities of religious groups.

Church consecrated to the Immaculate Heart

Poland’s bishops consecrated the Church in the country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary last week at a Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Zakopane.

Police officer attacked outside cathedral

Farrid Ikken, 40, has been charged with terrorism offences after a hammer attack outside Notre Dame Cathedral in Paros.

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