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Archbishop Moth urges UN to act against global persecution of believers

The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales urged world leaders to enforce religious freedom standards in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Bishops mourn Polish pilgrims killed in Hungary after Medjugorje trip

The 12 pilgrims were returning from the Marian shrine at Medjugorje when their coach left the M3 motorway in eastern Hungary in the early hours of Sunday.

Poland inaugurates Europe’s tallest statue of the Virgin Mary

Rising to a height of over 180 feet from ground level, the statue of Our Lady of Mercy exceeds in height the Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Christ the King statue in Poland.

What is heaven? A priest who just turned 100 replies

Father Ricardo Bello Mato offers his reflections on heaven and his many years as a priest.

Slovak bishops preach on Mary at Nitra pilgrimage

Pilgrims have climbed the Calvary hill in Nitra since 1766; this year three bishops met them at the top.

10 things to know about San Marino ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit

The pontiff will visit one of the world’s smallest countries on Aug. 22. Here’s what to know about San Marino’s deep Catholic roots.

Spanish priest helps over 1,200 people find a spouse using WhatsApp

Using a questionnaire and a few important criteria, Father Fernando Cuevas has helped singles who want Christ at the center of their lives to find each other.

Fact check: Has Finland’s first Catholic school opened?

Bishop Raimo Goyarrola of Helsinki told EWTN News that the school will not open this August as planned and that the project has been pushed back to 2027.

German bishop: Vatican case against lay preaching ‘not entirely consistent’

Bishop Peter Kohlgraf said the Diocese of Mainz would observe the ban but that he will also not sanction parishes where laypeople preach at Mass.

Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes in France seeks donations as it prepares for Pope Leo’s visit

Most of the upgrades will remain at the shrine for the long-term benefit of pilgrims, so any donations are viewed as an investment in Lourdes’ future.