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Paris archbishop says assisted suicide law is ‘not the end of the fight’

Archbishop Laurent Ulrich said Catholics may need to make ‘courageous choices’ against the tide after France formally adopted a law allowing assisted suicide
Corrie Douglas-Young

Biological parents sue surrogate who refused abortion following baby’s diagnosis

The biological parents of “Baby Gabriel” are seeking US$100,000 in damages, alleging that the surrogate breached their contract by refusing to terminate the pregnancy
Christine Rousselle

St Sabina parishioners rally in support of suspended priest

Parishioners at Chicago’s St Sabina Church have protested outside the archdiocese’s cathedral and offices in support of Fr Michael Pfleger, who was suspended following an allegation of sexual misconduct
Christine Rousselle

Australian archbishop calls for ABC investigation over assisted suicide coverage

The Archbishop of Sydney has accused Australia’s public broadcaster of failing to provide balanced coverage of calls to lift a ban on telehealth consultations for assisted suicide
Corrie Douglas-Young

Twelve Polish pilgrims returning from Medjugorje die in bus crash

Polish and Hungarian bishops have offered prayers and condolences after a bus carrying pilgrims returning from Medjugorje crashed in Hungary, killing 12 people
Corrie Douglas-Young

US bishops call Catholics to prayer and action against abortion pills

The bishops said easier access to abortion pills was contributing to rising abortion rates and creating additional risks for women
Christine Rousselle

St Bernadette relics to return to United States for nationwide tour

Organisers hope the tour will allow Catholics across the United States to encounter the relics of St Bernadette, following a successful 2022 visit
Christine Rousselle

Florida bishops defend religious freedom in dispute over school vaccine exemptions

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops said the state cannot dictate how the Catholic Church interprets and applies its religious teachings on vaccination
Christine Rousselle

Baptisms in Ireland fall by 30 per cent in 10 years, study finds

A study by the Iona Institute attributes the decline to falling birth rates and growing secularism, while finding evidence that cultural Catholicism remains strong
Corrie Douglas-Young

Indonesian archbishop recalls panic and solidarity after earthquake

Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden of Ende described the panic and solidarity among Catholics on Flores after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed at least 68 people
Corrie Douglas-Young

Archbishop Moth backs petition to uphold religious freedom

Archbishop Richard Moth has urged Catholics to sign an Aid to the Church in Need petition calling for greater action to defend freedom of religion and belief
Corrie Douglas-Young

Idaho abortion laws face ruling over mental health exception

The ruling limits Idaho’s abortion restrictions in cases involving threatened self-harm, though the state is expected to appeal
Christine Rousselle

‘Baby Gabriel’ to undergo first surgery for life-threatening heart defect

The child’s biological parents had previously requested an abortion but have now agreed to the first of three surgeries
Christine Rousselle

San Antonio archbishop announces laicization of priest found guilty of schism

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller said John Mary Foster had rejected the authority of the Pope and urged Catholics not to attend Masses associated with him
Christine Rousselle

Ten Indian Catholics released after chasing activists from disrupted Mass

Ten Catholics arrested after parishioners chased Hindu activists from a Mass in Rajasthan have been released on bail after more than 100 days in custody
Corrie Douglas-Young

Pope Leo calls for two-state solution amid settler attacks

The Pope’s appeal came after Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa visited Taybeh, where residents have reported attacks, intimidation and growing financial pressures
Corrie Douglas-Young

Europe’s tallest Marian statue blessed in Poland

A 55-metre statue of Our Lady of Mercy has been blessed in Konotopie, Poland, on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Corrie Douglas-Young

Haiti gangs seek to silence Church, bishop warns

Haiti’s worsening gang violence has displaced thousands and left churches struggling to continue their pastoral mission as elections are delayed
Elliott Banks

Labour MP supports call for better care before assisted suicide debate

Douglas McAllister says concerns over safeguards and the state of palliative and social care mean Parliament should address care provision before considering assisted suicide
The Catholic Herald

Colombia earthquake leaves Church leaders facing humanitarian crisis

Bishops have spoken of overwhelmed hospitals and extensive damage as the Catholic Church responds to the humanitarian crisis caused by Colombia’s earthquake
John Newton

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