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The week's reporting from across the Catholic world — what happened, who said what, and what it means.
African bishop murdered
African bishops have called for a full investigation after the killing of the Bishop of Quelimane
Nathalie Raffray
Yet another botched euthanasia scandal in Ontario
Numerous high-profile euthanasia scandals in Ontario have been reported recently
The Catholic Herald
Scotland’s highest honour for musician MacMillan
The internationally acclaimed Scottish composer has been appointed to Scotland’s highest order of chivalry in recognition of a distinguished career in music and public life
The Catholic Herald
French MPs drop bid to breach seal of confession
A clause that would have compelled priests to report information received in confession was withdrawn from a bill on school violence and child protection
Thomas Colsy
Nigeria becomes major destination for surrogacy arrangements
Official figures show parental order applications involving babies born to Nigerian surrogate mothers have risen sharply over the past decade
The Catholic Herald
Archbishop Wester calls for deeper listening to LGBT Catholics
Writing after a private dialogue organised by New Ways Ministry, Archbishop Wester argues that theological reflection should remain open to scientific insights while remaining rooted in pastoral concern
Thomas Colsy
Fourteen bishops to join March for Life UK in record episcopal turnout
The annual pro-life witness in London is set to draw unprecedented support from Catholic bishops across Great Britain alongside thousands of lay participants
Thomas Colsy
Vatican selects Isaiah prophecy for 2026 creation day
Pope Leo XIV has chosen Isaiah’s vision of swords beaten into ploughshares as the theme for the 2026 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Thomas Colsy
Pope Leo XIV establishes foundation for Vatican solar project
The project advances a renewable-energy initiative first mandated by Pope Francis in his 2024 apostolic letter Fratello Sole
Thomas Colsy
Hawaii will send abortion pills “just in case”
Supporters claim the move increases “access” and gives women greater control
The Catholic Herald
Bishop describes atheist anthem as the “most beautiful song in the world”
The president of the Pontifical Academy of Theology rejected accusations of heresy after criticism from priests and laity
Thomas Colsy
Former Anglican nuns mark decade in full communion with Rome
Their journey from Anglican religious life to Rome remains a notable example of Pope Benedict XVI’s ordinariate vision
Thomas Colsy
Former Jesuit superior calls for more women in church leadership roles
The former German Jesuit provincial argues that women remain too restricted in Church leadership
Thomas Colsy
Cardinal warns Church is in a ‘deep crisis’
Cardinal Kasper’s intervention comes as the German Church continues to face falling Mass attendance, vocations and membership
Thomas Colsy
Radio Maria England relaunches under new name
The Catholic broadcaster says its new name reflects a growing mission to serve listeners across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Catholic Herald
Xi refuses to concede on Jimmy Lai case in Trump talks
President Donald Trump said he was “not optimistic” after pressing Xi Jinping to release the imprisoned Catholic pro-democracy campaigner
Thomas Colsy
New law would require priests to break seal of Confession
The French Bishops’ Conference has urged parliamentarians to reject a proposed law that would require clergy to report information heard in Confession
Thomas Colsy
One in four Gen Z women may never have children, Irish study warns
A new Iona Institute paper forecasts that almost one in four Irish Gen Z women could reach 45 without having children if current trends continue
The Catholic Herald
Neocatechumenal Way marks 60 years with Mass in Madrid
The Pope said evangelisation is a fundamental task of the whole Church and urged renewed missionary commitment
The Catholic Herald
Man wakes after botched euthanasia
After having been pronounced dead, a patient woke up after a botched euthanasia attempt
The Catholic Herald
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