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Church in Spain grapples with sudden illegal arrival of 50,000 migrants

The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta is mobilizing resources to address the needs of the migrants, including by designating all money from this weekend's collection to the effort.

Newly identified St. Augustine sermons explore troubling Bible passage

The medieval texts examine King Saul’s consultation with the medium of Endor and suggest that Israel’s first king may ultimately have repented and received God’s mercy.

UK’s Burnham says assisted dying debate must follow fixes to palliative care

“Personally, I think there’s something that needs to happen first, and that’s the fixing of the funding of palliative care and social care,” U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said.

Forest fires in Spain: ‘Providence is taking super good care of us,’ priest says

Amid the destructive forest fires in central Spain, the Catholic Church is ministering to the evacuees, providing material aid, shelter, a listening ear, and the sacraments.

Ireland’s County Mayo breaks 75-year ‘curse’ in Gaelic football championship victory

The Gaelic Athletic Association All Ireland Football championship, which has a historic connection to the Catholic Church, crowned a new winner after 75 years.

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.

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.

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.