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From a forgotten chapel to a national shrine: The enduring legacy of St. Anne d’Auray

According to historical accounts, a Breton farmer in 1624, followed an unexplained light that transformed a quiet village and established the only Church-approved apparition of St. Anne. 

4 Venezuelans form new community of hermits where Christianity began in Spain

The hermits have taken up residence in the historic hermitage of St. Torquatus to pray for the needs of the pope and the Church.

Church in European Union calls for migration policy that respects inviolable dignity of every person

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expressed reservations about the EU's Return Regulation affecting persons illegally staying in the EU, emphasizing dignity and rights.

Fate of St. Teresa of Ávila’s left hand to be determined in coming months

The relic needs to be relocated because the convent where it is kept is scheduled to close due to a lack of vocations.

Catholic bishops of England and Wales react to reintroduction of assisted suicide bill

On Wednesday, Labour member of Parliament Lauren Edwards reintroduced the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which failed to pass the House of Lords in April.

Fact check: Did Iceland really ‘eradicate’ Down syndrome in that country?

A viral online controversy revived the claim that Iceland aborts nearly every baby with Down syndrome; Catholic sources on the ground and Iceland's own data point to a more complicated reality.

Prague cathedral inaugurates new organ in rare ‘awakening’ ceremony

During the inauguration, Prague's archbishop performed an unusual rite of “awakening” the new organ, addressing the instrument and asking it to fill the cathedral with music.

Church in European Union calls for preserving outer space as the common heritage of humanity

A conference organized by the Catholic Church emphasized the need to address issues of growing concern as nations and private actors are increasingly involved in space exploration and activities.

Northern Ireland city leads first coordinated worldwide Marian Eucharistic procession

The Northern Ireland city kicked off a worldwide Eucharistic procession honoring the Blessed Mother, coordinated at the same time across six continents.

Life is beautiful: Thousands join annual pro-life march in Rome

The participants in the “Scegliamo la Vita” March opposed Italy's existing abortion laws and proposals to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide.