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Jihadist attack destroys historic Catholic church in northern Mozambique

A historic Catholic church in northern Mozambique has been destroyed in an attack blamed on Islamic State-linked extremists
The Catholic Herald

The international response to Trump’s attack on Pope Leo

Political leaders and Church figures across Europe and beyond criticise President Trump’s attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling the remarks “unacceptable”
The Catholic Herald

Papal visit prompts rapid infrastructure works in Cameroon

Preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s April visit to Cameroon have triggered a burst of infrastructure activity
The Catholic Herald

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
The Catholic Herald

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
The Catholic Herald

World’s most premature twins celebrate fourth birthday after defying odd

Born at just 22 weeks and weighing a combined 750 grams, the world’s most premature twins have now celebrated their fourth birthday after surviving against expectations
The Catholic Herald

Bishops’ conferences around the world unite in message on Iran

While individual countries have reached noticeably different conclusions on the war in Iran, the world’s bishops’ conferences have formed a united front in expressing concern and calling for peace
The Catholic Herald

Religious freedom commission ‘hopeful’ for Trump term after Biden era violations

a member of the us federal commission that monitors religious freedom worldwide has expressed hope that the trump administration will priori...
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Bishop accuses Starmer of abandoning world's poorest to fund war against Russia

sir keir starmer is facing criticism from a catholic bishop after he slashed foreign aid to re-arm britain and fund ukraine’s war with russi...
Simon Caldwell

The quiet work of liberating trafficked women from slavery

cardinal vincent nichols turns deeply earnest as he leans forward from his armchair to recalls an early encounter with human trafficking. “t...
Simon Caldwell