European bishops: Women ‘should never feel compelled to abort’ — By: Catholic News Agency

The Catholic Church in Europe has firmly stated that abortion “is gravely contrary to the moral law” and maintained that women “should never feel compelled to abort due to social or economic pressure.” The strong statement from the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union comes after the European Commission of the European…

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Maryland high school seniors arrive home safely after being stuck in Middle East during hostilities — By: Catholic News Agency

A group of high schoolers from a Maryland boys’ school found themselves in the crosshairs of international conflict in the Middle East this week, turning what was meant to be a brief layover in Abu Dhabi into a multi-day ordeal amid escalating hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States. The group — 18 seniors…

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Exorcist Diary #386: St Joseph in an Exorcism — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

[St. Joseph casting out the demons. Digitally generated.] The Feast of St. Joseph is March 19th. He is a greatly under-appreciated spiritual figure. He is rightly called: “Terror of Demons.” As St. Alphonsus Liguori said: “Saint Joseph is most powerful against demons which fight against us.” I was reminded of this in an exorcism some…

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Luxembourg includes ‘freedom to abort’ in its constitution, following France’s lead — By: Catholic News Agency

Luxembourg has become the second country in Europe to enshrine the “freedom to abort” in its constitution, following the precedent set by France in 2024. The Luxembourg unicameral legislature approved establishing the “freedom to abort” in the constitution on March 1 with a large parliamentary majority in a 48-6 vote with two abstentions. The amendment…

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University of Dallas panel explores American exceptionalism through a Catholic lens — By: Catholic News Agency

In a standing-room-only event, college students lined the walls of a large room at the University of Dallas to hear three Catholic academics and an apologist  reflect on what makes America exceptional in a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Liam Ritter, a junior and the founder of the…

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