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New director says Colosseum to stage concerts and performances
The man who has taken charge of Rome’s top tourist attraction wants to set the record straight: The Colosseum won’t be hosting any electronic dance music parties on his watch. Source: Crux.
Fire damages monastery where saint received first Holy Communion
A fire severely damaged a 17th-century monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, where St Carlo Acutis received his first Holy Communion, forcing 21 cloistered nuns to flee the blaze. Source: CNA.
Spanish PM wants ‘blacklists’ of doctors who won’t perform abortions
Spain’s socialist government is pushing for regional “blacklists” of doctors who object to performing abortions, sparking backlash from medical and Catholic leaders. Source: Catholic Review.
Catholic bishops call on EU to appoint envoy for religious freedom
The representatives of the Catholic bishops to the European Union reiterated their call for the bloc to act firmly against anti-Christian persecution around the world by reinstating the position of the special envoy for religious freedom. Source: CNA.
Cardinal welcomes appointment of first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, the president of England and Wales’ bishops conference, has welcomed the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the first female Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury. Source: OSV News.
Pope calls on European institutions to promote ‘healthy secularism’
“European institutions need people who know how to live a healthy secularism,” Pope Leo XIV told members of a European Parliament working group on interreligious dialogue yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Inspiring basilica to be tallest in the world
Over a century in the making, the Tower of Jesus Christ, designed by famed Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí, will soon crown the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, making it the tallest Catholic Church in the world. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope’s condolences to victims and families after Lisbon crash
Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences to victims and their families after the derailment of Lisbon’s historic Elevador da Glória funicular cable car, which killed 17 people. Source: OSV News.
Primate of All Ireland supports a united Ireland
The Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, is in favour of a united Ireland and the Church would want to be involved in any discussions on the matter. Source: Catholic Herald.