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The heroic life of papal biographer Vittorio Messori

The editor of the Spanish editions of Messori’s books shared in an interview with ACI Prensa some key insights into Messori’s work and life, including the secret behind his heroic love for the Church.

Thousands march for life in Prague amid police restrictions and pro-abortion protests

Organizers of the annual pro-life march in the Czech capital say police blocked access to Wenceslas Square and are considering a legal complaint.

Poland prepares parishes for wartime role as fears of conflict grow

The Polish Bishops’ Conference has established a working group with government ministries to prepare the country’s more than 10,000 parishes for a potential armed conflict.

8,645 candles light Finland’s Parliament in pro-life vigil for unborn

Organizers of the "Muistamme" vigil lit one candle for each of the 8,645 abortions performed in Finland in 2024, drawing Catholic, Lutheran, and Presbyterian clergy together in central Helsinki.

How Divine Mercy Sunday will be celebrated at the shrine in Krakow, Poland

A complete schedule of Masses, vigils, and confessions has been prepared for pilgrims and television or online viewers beginning Saturday, April 11, and culminating on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 12.

Concordat with Vatican halted in Czech Republic over seal of confession

Experts say the ruling is a setback for religious freedom in one of Europe’s most secular countries, where a concordat had been decades in the making.

Friar Jean-Claude Chupin, co-founder of the Community of the Lamb, passed away on Easter

The friar leaves behind a lasting legacy of service of the poor with a life modeled on St. Francis of Assisi. The community he co-founded has a presence in both Europe and the Americas.

New record in France: More than 20,000 adults and teens baptized at Easter

The surge in baptisms of young persons continues in France in 2026, a 20% increase over the already previous record-high number in 2025. The influx represents a major challenge for the French Church.

Irish childhood shaped Father Flanagan’s lifelong work with youth

Boys Town founder Father Edward Flanagan, who was declared “venerable” by Pope Leo XIV on March 23, was formed by “the warm embrace of a loving family.”

Vittorio Messori dies, Italian Catholic journalist and author, defender of the faith

Messori not only converted to the Catholic faith but also used his considerable literary and investigative skills to vigorously defend it.