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The Church in Spain on euthanasia of 25-year-old: A societal defeat

In the case, several of the country’s bishops stated that “we are not dealing with a terminal illness but rather with deep wounds that cry out for attention, treatment, and hope.”

Over parents’ objections, 25-year-old woman euthanized in Spain

The case “exposes the failure of the euthanasia law. It facilitates suicide without the individual having received prior mental health treatment,” a legal representative said.

Ukraine monastery hit in Russian missile strike, ‘most historic church’ targeted so far

Steven Moore, executive producer of “A Faith Under Siege,” weighs in on the latest Russian attacks against a UNESCO World Heritage site and where the Ukraine war fits in with broader global conflicts.

Visiting off-duty police prevent robbery at Roman church housing Passion relics

The Basilica of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem contains objects that were transported from Jerusalem to Rome thanks to St. Helena, mother of the Roman Emperor Constantine.

Belgian radio station apologizes after smashing statues of Jesus, Blessed Mother

The video featuring the destruction of sacred images was "intended as a humorous piece," the station said.

Pope Leo hails 250th anniversary of 3 Slovak dioceses carved from the Habsburgs

Three dioceses in what is now Slovakia mark 250 years, a story that winds through Habsburg politics, a suspected forgery, and communist-era intrigue.

Luxembourg’s Cardinal Hollerich says women’s ordination essential to Church’s future

At a symposium titled “Synodality and Praedicate Gospel” at the University of Bonn, the cardinal said he used to be more conservative on this issue but changed his mind.

Cardinal Simoni, imprisoned for years in communist Albania, prays before St. Francis’ bones

Cardinal Ernest Simoni, 97, was able to pray before the remains of St. Francis, celebrate Mass at the Protomonastery of St. Clare, and pray before her tomb. He was imprisoned in communist Albania.

Molotov cocktail thrown at participants at March for Life in Lisbon, Portugal

After the incendiary device failed to ignite, a suspect was arrested. The march organizers called it an act of terrorism, and the patriarch of Lisbon condemned the attack.

Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men by 2028, violating Church canon law

Bishop Johan Bonny expressed his plan to ordain married men into the priesthood by 2028 in a move that has not received approval from the Vatican and would violate the current Code of Canon Law.