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UK bishops welcome child safety but cautious on social media ban for under 16

Bishops across the UK and other Catholic leaders say they want more information before endorsing a proposal to ban social media for youth under 16.

Global crises persist in Europe, Africa and Middle East

Conflicts and humanitarian emergencies continue across the Middle East, Ukraine and Africa.

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Vatican Dicastery: A layperson cannot deliver homily at Mass

The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments responds to a request made by the German Bishops, denying their petition for a layperson to preach the homily during Mass, even in exceptional cases, stating that the proclamation of the Word in the liturgical celebration is inseparable from the mission received sacramentally.

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International Widows’ Day: How Jesus and St. Augustine show Church’s concern for widowed women

According to biblical texts and the tradition of the Catholic Church, widows have a place of privilege and special care in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Pakistani court acquits blind Catholic man in blasphemy case

A Lahore court cited insufficient evidence in clearing Nadeem Masih, a blind Catholic who spent nearly 10 months in jail on a blasphemy charge carrying a mandatory death penalty.

Cardinal Koovakad: the concept of fraternity is not utopian idea

In his opening address at the conference at the Angelicum on the theme “Building fraternity through dialogue and collaboration,” Cardinal George Koovakad, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, highlights the role of different religious traditions in defending and promoting peace in an increasingly fragmented and polarized world.

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Laypeople and clergy of Russia and Kazakhstan standing for life

On November 18, 1920, the USSR became the first country in the world to legalize abortion on request. According to Johnston’s Archive, more than 260 million abortions were performed during the 70 years of Soviet rule. The widespread legality and accessibility of the procedure contributed to the emergence of a so-called “abortion culture” within society.

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Vatican releases schedule for Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals

Pope Leo XIV will meet with members of the College of Cardinals on June 26-27 for an Extraordinary Consistory focused on the current situation of the Church and the world, the pursuit of peace, and the implementation of the Synod.

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Bishop Burbidge approves FSSP Latin Mass chaplaincy in Arlington, Virginia diocese

The chaplaincy is being formed to help serve those attached to the Traditional Latin Mass, but does not change any policies, according to the diocese.

Archbishop Wenski, Ohio bishops call for action on Haitian TPS

The Senate is considering a House-passed bill that would designate Haiti for temporary protected status until 2029.