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Layers of Parisian history unearthed in ‘dig of the century’
A team of archaeologists is taking part in the “dig of the century” beneath Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Source: NCR Online.
French bishops warn proposed bill threatens seal of confession
A bill introduced into Franceʼs national legislature specifically targets the seal of confession and would expand government control over state-subsidised private schools. Source: EWTN News.
Police recover stolen skull of Czech Republic saint
The stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found, police announced. Source: OSV News.
French Senate again rejects assisted suicide bill
The French Senate has rejected for the second time the assisted suicide bill under debate, with the leader of the conservative party calling for a referendum on the issue to avoid it being approved without the Senate’s approval. Source: The Tablet.
Irish church leaders condemn violence against women
Christian church leaders in Ireland, including Catholic Archbishop of Armagh Eamon Martin, have denounced femicide, misogyny and all violence against women. Source: The Tablet.
Spanish sisters on mission to save endangered giant rabbit
A group of Franciscan sisters has taken on the mission of conserving Spain’s giant rabbit, a breed in danger of extinction. Source: Global Sisters Report.
Pope invited to visit ‘Polish Lourdes’
A Marian sanctuary in northeastern Poland – dubbed the “Polish Lourdes” – could soon draw global attention, as Pope Leo XIV has been invited to visit the site where the Virgin Mary appeared approximately 160 times. Source: OSV News.
German cardinal instructs priests to bless same-sex couples
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to use a pastoral guide to bless couples who cannot or do not wish to enter into canonical marriage, including same-sex couples. Source: EWTN News.
Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men
A Belgian bishop has challenged the Vatican to push forward with synodal reforms by announcing changes, including the ordination of married men, in his diocese by 2028. Source: The Tablet.