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Pope Leo XIV received a delegation from the Syro-Malankara Church on June 15 on the occasion of its first convention for clergy and laity residing in Europe, urging them to preserve and promote their identity, particularly within the context of the diaspora in Europe and the United States. The origins of this Church lie in…
Authorities in Pakistanʼs Punjab province have taken control of a century-old church-run hostel in Lahore for what they describe as restoration work, but Christian leaders warn the move could result in the church losing ownership of the property permanently. The Punjab Board of Revenue seized Ewing Hall, a British-era building constructed in 1916 and long…
The Colombian Bishops’ Conference (CEC, by its Spanish acronym) called for respect for the meaning of the messages the bishops issued ahead of the presidential runoff election, rejecting any manipulation of their content. Colombia’s June 21 election pits right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella against left-wing candidate Iván Cepeda of President Gustavo Petroʼs party. In…
The Vatican on Monday published Pope Leo XIV’s message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, which this year will be celebrated on July 26 with the theme “I Will Never Forget You.” Reflecting on this theme, taken from a verse of the book of the prophet Isaiah, the Holy Father emphasized that…
Pope Leo XIV affirmed on June 15 the shared heritage of Jews and Catholics, emphasizing that they must be united against antisemitism and in serving those in need. In an address at the Vatican to representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York, the pontiff praised their organization as “an instrument of global Jewish…
Nearly 40 years after Norwayʼs last March for Life, about 1,000 pro-life supporters braved rain and winds to gather in Oslo on June 13 for a renewed public witness in defense of unborn life. The event began with a rally at 11 a.m. in Seventh June Square before participants marched through the capitalʼs streets singing…
Thousands gathered in Rome on June 13 to march against Italian legislation permitting abortion and to defend those with disabilities and the vulnerable in Italy who could be affected by future legislation on euthanasia and assisted suicide. Participants in the “Scegliamo della Vita” (“Letʼs Choose Life”) March — an annual pro-life march since 2011 — gathered at…
The district court in Olomouc, Czech Republic, has rehabilitated Josef Karel Matocha, the city’s former archbishop, recognizing his internment under the communist regime as unlawful more than six decades after his death. The court’s decision, based on the Judicial Rehabilitation Act, confirms that the prelate was a victim of unlawful deprivation of liberty in the…
President Donald Trump announced on June 14 that the United States and Iran had reached a deal to end months of hostilities that have claimed thousands of lives. In a Truth Social post, Trump declared: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” He added: “I hereby fully authorize…
President Donald Trump announced on June 14 that the United States and Iran had reached a deal to end months of hostilities that have claimed thousands of lives. In a Truth Social post, Trump declared: “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” He added: “I hereby fully authorize…
