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Hundreds pray after Virgin Mary statue desecrated in French Island of Corsica

Corsican Catholics answered the destruction of a Marian statue with a public rosary and prayers for the accused men’s conversion.

EU bishops warn about risks of deleting names from baptismal records

The case involves a Belgian citizen who has left the Church and has requested his name be deleted from the baptismal records and whether the Church under EU law has the right to decline to do so.

French bishop condemns ‘destructive’ protest violence, urges peaceful dialogue

Bishop Matthieu Rougé, who leads the French bishops’ conference’s Council for Catholic Education, said responsible adults must lead young people to express their concerns peacefully.

Catholics and Public Life Congress extols the faith that unites Spain and the Americas

The Nov. 13–15 conference in Spain seeks to showcase the achievements of the Hispanic civilization that was formed by the Catholic faith and build upon it for the future.

What did St. Josemaría see on the day Opus Dei was founded?

On the feast of the Guardian Angels in 1928, the saint received “general enlightenment” about his mission, which later coalesced into a specific form.

Lithuanian bishops announce investigation into crimes against minors since 1990

All crimes against minors to be pursued says Lithuanian bishops, Filipino bishops call for ban on political dynasties, patriarch calls for synods in Syria, and more in this week’s world news roundup.

Belgian bishop renews push to ordain married men to priesthood

Bishop Johan Bonny said he discussed his proposal to ordain married men with Vatican officials. The Holy See has announced no approval or change to the Latin Church’s discipline.

Opus Dei spokesman aims to address misconceptions surrounding apostolate

In his new book, Jack Valero, the spokesman for Opus Dei in the U.K., provides an inside look at the apostolate based on the experiences of members themselves.

European data rules may allow erasure of baptismal records, EU court adviser says

The Diocese of Ghent in Belgium is contesting an individual’s request to be removed from Church records.

5 things to know about St. Francis of Assisi’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

The well-known founder of the Franciscan order is considered one of the strongest Marian devotees in Church history.