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US bishops urge Catholics to be instruments of peace 25 years after September 11
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (358+ words) The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) called for prayer and for Catholics to continue to be instruments of peace in a broken world in a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. “As we prayerfully remember…...
Academy for Life president: Catholics can support ‘imperfect’ euthanasia law
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (522+ words) The president of the Pontifical Academy for Life has argued that Catholics can support an assisted suicide law if it is an alternative to more permissive laws. Speaking to the news outlet of the Italian bishops’ conference, Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro…...
Bishop consecrated to fill Chinese diocese vacant for 25 years
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (823+ words) In line with the Vatican’s secret deal with China, a new bishop of Chongqing was consecrated for the see today, after having been elected by the state-church in April. As announced by the Holy See Press Office on September 8, Andrea…...
The Week Ahead: Assisted suicide vote, Pope Leo XIV’s Genazzano visit and 9/11 anniversary
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (558+ words) This week will see Pope Leo XIV will visit the shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel, while MPs prepare to vote on assisted suicide and Illinois prepares to introduce the practice. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued…...
The Week in Review: Holy Land visit, assisted suicide and a high-profile mistrial
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (536+ words) Here’s a recap of this week’s Catholic news from the US, Britain, Europe and the Holy Land, including developments on immigration enforcement and assisted suicide. Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki of Cologne has said he was deeply shaken by witnessing the…...
Bishop Stock calls assisted dying ‘a euphemism for assisted suicide’
1+ week, 2+ day ago (621+ words) Bishop Marcus Stock of Leeds has called “assisted dying” a euphemism for assisted suicide, arguing that palliative care allows people to “properly be assisted to die with dignity.” The statement comes ahead of the second reading and vote on the…...
Cardinal Burke to lead international Rosary rally in Amsterdam
1+ week, 3+ day ago (553+ words) Cardinal Raymond Burke is set to offer a traditional Mass and lead an annual, international Rosary rally in Amsterdam this weekend, in conjunction with Radio Maria. On September 5, Cardinal Burke will preside over a Rosary rally of reparation to the…...
Scottish bishops urge Government to protect human dignity ahead of Programme
2+ week, 3+ day ago (319+ words) The bishops of Scotland have called for “human dignity and the common good” to be prioritised as the Scottish Government prepares to publish its 2026-2027 Programme for Government. The Programme, which sets out the actions the Government will take both in…...
Catholic families challenge Georgia school choice scholarship requirements
2+ week, 4+ day ago (533+ words) Three Catholic families are suing the State of Georgia, alleging that the terms of the state’s school choice scholarship programme violate their religious beliefs by requiring their children to attend public school first. The suit was filed on Monday, August…...
Bishops reaffirm opposition to assisted suicide bill ahead of vote
2+ week, 5+ day ago (537+ words) Bishops across Britain have reaffirmed their opposition to assisted suicide as the September 11 second reading and vote on a bill to introduce the practice approaches. Bishop James Curry, Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster, echoed Prime Minister Andy Burnham in calling for…...