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Northern Ireland police taken to court over anti-Catholic discrimination
Four former police officers have taken legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland for anti-Catholic discrimination. Source: CNA.
European bishops urge EU to continue support for Ukraine
The bishops of the European Union have rallied in support of the Ukrainian people and have urged European institutions to do the same. Source: Crux.
German bishops back ‘democratic centre’ to form new government
Germany’s Catholic bishops reacted quickly to the national election on Sunday, saying they hoped the “democratic centre” could soon form a government and deal with challenges from the far-right. Source: The Tablet.
Decline in religion will deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis
A decline in religion will likely deepen Ireland’s demographic crisis, according to a new study by a pro-family and pro-life Irish institute. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope, Swedish cardinal mourn victims of deadly mass shooting
Pope Francis was “deeply saddened” by the tragic shooting in a Swedish school, sending “assurance of his spiritual closeness to all affected by this traumatic incident,” in which 10 students of an adult education centre were killed. Source: OSV News.
Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation
Ireland’s public holiday in honour of the feast of St Brigid has been given a secular spin, with the Irish Government reimagining the patron saint as a pre-Christian goddess. Source: CNA.
Religious teaching downgraded in Polish schools
Poland’s Catholic primate has accused the nation’s government of pandering to anti-Church feeling, after it unveiled new plans to downgrade religious teaching in the traditionally Catholic country. Source: OSV News.
French bishops request investigation into abuse claims against prominent priest
The bishops of France have formally requested prosecutors launch a criminal investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Abbé Pierre, a prominent priest who founded the poverty ministry Emmaus. Source: CNA.
Notre Dame chief architect reveals devotion to Our Lady
The chief architect of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris says Our Lady guided the restoration of the 861-year-old cathedral following the fire that ravaged the building in April 2019. Source: CNA.