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Churches Around the World Lit up Red in Honor of Persecuted Christians
Organized by the Christian aid group Aid to the Church in Need International, “Red Week” has been taking place every November since 2016.
7 Things to Know about Sister Clare Crockett
The community of Sister Clare Crockett, a young religious sister who died in 2016 in an earthquake in Ecuador, announced the beginning of her cause for beatification.
Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Resigns Over Handling of Abuse Cases
Though not accused of abuse himself, Archbishop Justin Welby was criticized for his response to a number of abuse cases within the church he led.
Austrian Bishop Calls Antisemitic Incident in Amsterdam a "deeply alarming sign"
Following a soccer match Thursday between a Dutch and an Israeli team, at least 10 young men sought out Israeli fans, verbally and physically assaulting them.
German Bishops Urge Stability amid Political Turmoil Following Government Collapse
Cardinal Reinhard Marx and other Catholic voices are calling for calm, emphasizing stability and social cohesion as the German coalition government collapses.
Pope Francis Responds to Critics of His Comments on Women in Belgium
“A woman is more important than a man, but it is terrible when a woman wants to be a man: No, she is a woman,” the pope had said in Belgium.
In Belgium, Pope Francis Gives Strong Warning Over Scandal of Abuse, Cover-up
The Holy Father urged the Belgian bishops to bring the evil of abuse to light and not to cover up abuse.
"Crisis of faith" in the West Requires a Return to the Gospel: Pope Francis in Belgium
The pope addressed more than 2,500 priests, deacons, religious sisters, seminarians, catechists, and bishops gathered inside the National Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels.
Pope Francis Lauds Belgian King Who Chose to Abdicate Rather Than Sign Abortion Law
During a visit to the Catholic king’s tomb on Saturday in Belgium, Pope Francis lauded Belgian King Baudouin for choosing to temporarily abdicate the throne rather than sign abortion law.
In Belgium, Pope Francis Says "Church should be ashamed" of Clerical Abuse
Speaking before approximately 300 dignitaries, the pope remarked that child abuse is “a scourge that the Church is tackling resolutely and firmly.”
Pope Francis Urges Professors to "seek the truth" in Visit to 600-year-old Belgian University
The pope addressed academics at KU Leuven, a Belgian Catholic research university, on Friday afternoon to mark the 600th anniversary of its founding.
In a Secularized Luxembourg, Pope Francis Tells Catholics to Evangelize Europe
Before flying to the neighboring country of Belgium on the afternoon of Sept. 26, the 87-year-old pope spent one day visiting the tiny but wealthy Luxembourg.
Padre Pio Spoke Languages He Didn’t Know: The Gift of Xenoglossia
Various historical testimonies document that the beloved St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is celebrated Sept. 23, had the gift of xenoglossia.
August 26, Mother Teresa's Birthday: Five Interesting Facts to Know about St. Teresa of Calcutta
Born on Aug. 26, 1910, in North Macedonia, St. Teresa of Calcutta left a lasting impact on the world. Here are five things you might not know about her.
The Sistine Chapel Was Consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: Five Things to Know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman pontiff from 1471 to 1484.
French Government Warns of "very high" Terrorist Threat on Catholic Solemnity
According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures.
Baths at Our Lady of Lourdes in France Fully Reopened as 30,000 Expected for Assumption Pilgrimage
More than 30,000 pilgrims are expected in Lourdes for the Aug. 15 feast day.
Paris 2024: Athletes Witness to Their Faith Despite Olympic Ban
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UK Bishops Pray for Peace amid Widespread Violent Protests Over Stabbing Attack
Auxiliary Bishop Paul McAleenan of Westminster condemned the appalling violence over the past week, especially that directed at migrants.
Vatican Deplores Olympic "offense done to many Christians"
In a brief statement emailed to journalists in French, the Holy See said it “was saddened by certain scenes at the opening ceremony” of the Olympic Games.
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