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Religious leaders in Italy sign pact to promote dialogue and coexistence

The pact aims to address polarization, extremism, the instrumentalization of religion to justify hatred, foster coexistence, and promote a culture of peace in the service of the common good.

Spanish bishop says new bill persecutes same-sex-attracted Catholics who want to live chastely

Bishop José Munilla said a new bill that would ban so-called conversion therapy is nothing less than a form of persecution and vowed to resist it.

French election politics bring surrogacy back into Europe’s spotlight

The former prime minister's call to legalize surrogacy has drawn opposition from across France's political spectrum, including within his own party, with possible consequences across Europe.

Andy Burnham’s Catholic identity in spotlight in UK prime minister race

As the United Kingdom moves to select its seventh prime minister in a decade, how might Andy Burnham’s Catholic roots affect his leadership?

After 20 years in religious life, social media influencer priest leaves ministry

Damián María Montes, a Spaniard, has left the ministry after two decades of religious life, becoming one of several high-profile religious figures to do so in recent years.

97-year-old cardinal, tortured under communism, climbs Medjugorje’s Apparition Hill

In an act of great devotion, the elderly cardinal reached the top with assistance, prayed the rosary and blessed those present with holy water.

Choir sets the Parable of the Prodigal Son to Gregorian chant

Three siblings dramatize the story of the prodigal son in a video accompanied by melodious Gregorian Chant with the hope of reaching today's prodigals with the saving mercy of God.

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: The toll and path forward to overturn

Euthanasia is on the rise in Spain, and as its destructive effects become more apparent, ethics professionals are offering recommendations to prevent and ultimately eliminate the practice.

Netherlands records first euthanasia death of child under 12 after law expansion

The death prompted renewed ethical concerns from Catholic and pro-life advocates.

Catholic bishop of Northampton charged with child rape

The diocese of Northampton in England has confirmed that Bishop David James Oakley was charged with two counts of rape against a female under 16.