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German Catholic parish plans to host “Harry Potter ecumenical service”

A German Catholic parish is facing criticism after planning to host a “Harry Potter ecumenical service” inside a consecrated church later this month

Double gas chamber suicide pod for couples, Dr Death’s latest invention

A pro-assisted suicide campaigner linked to more than 90 deaths in the UK has unveiled a new gas chamber pod designed to allow couples to die together

Assisted suicide supporter admits “absolutely no hope” of Bill passing in the Lords

Lord Falconer has admitted that there is no prospect of the UK’s assisted suicide Bill becoming law this year

Who is the new Ratzinger Foundation president?

Father Roberto Regoli, a professor of contemporary history at the Pontifical Gregorian University, has been appointed the foundation's new president, taking over from Fr Lombardi SJ

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki to abstain from attending the German Synodal Way

The German prelate who has long sat on the more conservative side of the synod will not attend its sixth assembly

“Normality is returning”: Archbishop Gänswein reflects on Pope Leo's pontificate

Former papal aide speaks of ‘stability and serenity’ under new pontificate

Jerusalem church leaders reject Christian Zionism

Church leaders in Jerusalem have sparked debate by issuing a statement condemning Christian Zionism

Vance highlights Trump-era pro-life gains at March for Life

J.D. Vance addressed thousands at the March for Life in Washington, praising the Trump administration’s pro-life legacy

Study finds many women carry regret for decades after abortion

A new long‑term study has revealed that a significant number of women continue to experience deep regret years after having an abortion

Jesuits in Britain respond to removal of Senior chaplain

The Jesuits in Britain have confirmed that Fr Damian Howard SJ has stepped down from ministry following a safeguarding investigation into a complaint of professional misconduct

John L. Allen Jr, veteran Vatican journalist and founder of Crux, dies aged 61

Veteran Catholic journalist John Allen Jr, founder of Crux and a leading Vatican analyst, has died aged 68 after a long battle with cancer

Tens of thousands expected for San Francisco’s Walk for Life

Catholics and other pro-life advocates take to the streets to witness to the dignity of unborn life

Pope to resume Holy Thursday Mass at St John Lateran after Francis-era hiatus

Pope Leo to revive a long-standing papal tradition set aside during the Francis pontificate

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