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The week's reporting from across the Catholic world — what happened, who said what, and what it means.
Premature twins born at only 27 weeks now thriving at home with family
Premature twins born at 27 weeks after complications at 20 weeks are now home and thriving with their family one year on
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Pope names Milan-born priest to senior role at Pontifical Academy for Life
The Italian priest, who has coordinated the academy’s secretariat since 2016, now takes up one of its most senior posts
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US officials defend Iran military action amid rebukes from Catholic leaders
The White House and Pentagon are standing by their Iran policy even as senior Catholic figures urge peace
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Catholic scholars urge restraint as Iran ceasefire remains fragile
Catholic moral theologians have voiced alarm at threats against Iranian civilian infrastructure, warning that non-combatants may never be intentionally targeted under just war teaching
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Colombia’s bishops tighten abuse rules and mandate reporting to civil authorities
Colombia’s Catholic bishops introduce stricter abuse guidelines, requiring all allegations to be reported to civil authorities and setting out new national procedures
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Vatican concludes visitation of Heiligenkreuz Abbey
Vatican issues guidance to Heiligenkreuz Abbey, known for its traditional monastic life, following apostolic visitation into governance and community life
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Trump administration to issue guidance for religious nonprofits on Johnson Amendment
New federal guidance is expected later this year after recent litigation revived debate over political speech, tax exemption and the role of houses of worship
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Lord Frost says Britain is turning back to ‘full-fat supernatural Christianity’
Lord Frost argues that renewed Christian belief is strongest among evangelicals and Catholics, where “full-fat supernatural Christianity” is still preached
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New York sisters sue state over ‘preferred pronouns’ mandate
Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne sue New York State, arguing ‘preferred pronouns’ rules force them to act against their Catholic faith
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Pope sends Easter message to Christians in southern Lebanon as violence escalates
Pope Leo XIV offers Easter message of consolation to Christians in southern Lebanon as fighting near the Israeli border disrupts aid and isolates villages
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New $100 million proposal filed in Baltimore abuse bankruptcy proceedings
A new court filing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy proceedings proposes a nine-figure insurance contribution towards claims arising from clerical abuse
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Pope Leo says threat against entire people of Iran is ‘not acceptable’
Speaking at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV urged a return to dialogue, condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and called on citizens to press leaders to work for peace
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US lawmakers renew push to make Easter Monday a federal holiday
Rep. Riley Moore and Sen. Eric Schmitt have renewed their campaign to make Easter Monday a federal holiday, arguing that the US lags behind other Western nations
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The Sandman Vatican scene resurfaces, sparking fresh backlash
A controversial The Sandman scene depicting the Pope has resurfaced online, triggering fresh backlash despite not being new
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Pope Leo XIV honours Pope Francis at Easter Monday Regina Caeli
Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Pope Francis at Easter Monday Regina Caeli, warning that “fake news” obscures the truth
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Australia’s most premature baby “thriving” after being born 4.5 months early
A baby born at just 22 weeks in Australia has defied the odds and is now thriving after months of intensive care
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Cuba announces Easter release of more than 2,000 prisoners
The Cuban government has announced an Easter prisoner release affecting 2,010 people as pressure from Washington and hardship on the island continue to mount
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Pope Leo XIV carries the cross through all 14 stations at the Colosseum
On the first Good Friday of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV led the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum with prayers for war victims, the lonely and those stripped of dignity
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4 per cent of deaths in Belgium are euthanasia cases
Belgium recorded a record 4,486 assisted deaths in 2025, with nearly a quarter involving people not expected to die in the short term, according to official figures
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Bishop Barron to join Trump in rededication of United States under God
Bishop Robert Barron and other Catholic figures will join Donald Trump in Washington for a national rededication marking America’s 250th anniversary
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