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Berlin archbishop after deadly attack on LGBT event: ‘Hatred must not win’

The Archdiocese of Berlin offered prayers at all Sunday Masses after a suspected Islamist attack on the city’s annual Pride event left one woman dead and at least 29 injured.

Vandals deface Our Lady statues, set fire to altar at Medjugorje shrine

The parish called on the faithful to respond “with prayer, fasting, and forgiveness” as police arrested a suspect and cleanup began days before the Mladifest youth festival.

St. Joseph the Worker College to repurpose Masonic temple into shrine, restaurant, theater

A Catholic trade school set to renovate a Masonic temple, Franciscan University prepares for its Truth of Love conference in Austria, and more in this week’s Catholic education roundup.

Miami archbishop calls for ‘compassionate’ protections for Haitians ahead of TPS deadline

Catholic Health Services, one of the Archdiocese of Miami’s largest ministries, faces losing an estimated 40 to 50 employees, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski said.

Macron commemorates French priest killed by Islamic extremists 10 years ago

“His memory places a duty upon us. It compels us to tirelessly defend the freedom of conscience that the Republic guarantees and protects,” the French president said.

U.S. moves to revoke citizenship of Mexican friar convicted of child abuse

In 2018 when the allegations first came to light, Friar Urbano Vázquez was removed from ministry by the Archdiocese of Washington. He was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2019.

Hidden for 200 years, vast Baroque murals rediscovered in Vilnius’ St. John’s Church

Researchers confirmed more than 2,000 square meters — around half an acre — of original 18th-century murals survive beneath later paint in the church at the heart of Vilnius University.

Sedevacantist Scottish monks perform illicit consecration of bishop in spite of warnings of schism

The Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer in May announced their rejection of the Second Vatican Council and the popes that have come since.

Why monks outlive other men: Inside a 30-year study of European monasteries

A long-running study of German and Austrian monasteries suggests that much of the gap between how long men and women live comes down to how men live, not to biology.

EU lawmakers push special envoy on Pakistan forced conversions ahead of appeal

As a Pakistani court prepares to hear Maria Shahbaz’s appeal, European lawmakers are pressing the EU’s religious freedom envoy to make forced conversions a priority.