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The week's reporting from across the Catholic world — what happened, who said what, and what it means.

Father Michael Pfleger cleared of latest abuse allegation and reinstated

Father Michael Pfleger has returned to ministry at Chicago’s St Sabina Parish after the Independent Review Board concluded there was no reason to believe he was guilty of the latest allegation against him
Christine Rousselle

Archbishop Gallagher tells Lavrov: Ukraine war ‘must end’

The Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States called for an end to hostilities and renewed dialogue during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
Corrie Douglas-Young

Polish bishops warn reforms are marginalising religion in schools

Polish bishops have called for the “immediate restoration” of religious education in schools and greater parental involvement in curriculum decisions
The Catholic Herald

Colombian bishop urges long-term aid after devastating earthquake

The Colombian Church is providing humanitarian and pastoral assistance after an earthquake that has killed more than 300 people and damaged homes, schools, hospitals and parishes
Corrie Douglas-Young

‘American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story’ a fitting tribute to a heroic priest

American Martyr explores the unlikely journey of an Oklahoma farm boy who became a missionary priest, learned Tz’utujil and ultimately died for the people he had come to love
Christine Rousselle

Maronite chorbishop removed from shrine after arrest

Chorbishop Anthony Spinosa was arrested on misdemeanor charges following an alleged incident at a public park in Ohio
Christine Rousselle

Bishop Nowakowski gives thanks for support for Ukraine on independence day

Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski said Christian hope remained vital as Ukrainians marked 35 years of independence amid the continuing war with Russia
Corrie Douglas-Young

Bishops reaffirm opposition to assisted suicide bill ahead of vote

Bishops in England, Wales and Scotland have warned that assisted suicide could place vulnerable people under pressure while calling for compassionate end-of-life care
Corrie Douglas-Young

Archbishop Gallagher begins diplomatic visit to Russia

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher will meet senior Russian officials and Orthodox leaders during his first visit to the country since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Corrie Douglas-Young

California assisted suicides rise by almost 150 per cent in five years

California recorded 1,235 assisted suicide deaths in 2025, with official figures also showing uncertainty over complications and drug ingestion in a number of cases
The Catholic Herald

SPUC urges Scottish Government to protect women from abortion coercion

SPUC has called on the Scottish Government to strengthen protections against abortion coercion, expand palliative care funding and extend the Scottish Child Payment to pregnant women
The Catholic Herald

Bishop Keenan urges support for religious freedom petition

Bishop John Keenan has urged people to support a petition calling for greater protection for those persecuted because of their faith
Corrie Douglas-Young

Idaho attorney general appeals ruling on state abortion laws

The appeal follows a ruling by Judge B Lynn Winmill that parts of Idaho’s abortion restrictions violate the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution
Christine Rousselle

New film chronicles life and martyrdom of Bl Stanley Rother

“American Martyr: The Stanley Rother Story” will screen in cinemas across the United States from August 25 to 27
Christine Rousselle

Bishop Nulty condemns ‘irresponsibility’ after fatal Irish crash

Bishop Denis Nulty has offered prayers for those affected by a fatal crash on the M9 motorway in County Kildare which killed five teenagers and injured a family of four
Corrie Douglas-Young

Abbot of oldest Cistercian abbey to hand over leadership

The abbot of Heiligenkreuz Abbey will step down in September, with the community set to elect an administrator for three years
Corrie Douglas-Young

Massachusetts court blocks Catholic statues outside public safety building

The court said the statues could convey government support for Catholicism and violate Massachusetts’ constitutional protections concerning religious neutrality
Christine Rousselle

US colleges report surge in OCIA participation

A survey of US colleges by prayer app Hallow found an average 115 per cent increase in OCIA participation during the 2025-26 academic year
Christine Rousselle

Bishops support new Scottish fund after UK-wide scheme closes

The Scotland’s Places of Worship Fund follows the closure of the previous UK-wide scheme earlier this year
Corrie Douglas-Young

Päivi Räsänen challenges UK travel ban after church booklet conviction

Päivi Räsänen, who was convicted of hate speech in Finland after expressing Christian views on marriage and sexuality, has had her UK travel authorisation cancelled
Corrie Douglas-Young

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