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Northern Ireland priest in ‘serious but stable’ condition after violent attack
A 77-year-old parish priest in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, sustained head and hand injuries following a violent attack as he was getting ready to say Sunday morning Mass. Source: CNA.
Firefighters save Cordoba’s historic cathedralÂ
Firefighters saved the historic cathedral in Cordoba, Spain, on Friday, after flames and smoke were seen billowing from the iconic mosque-turned-church. Source: OSV News.
Spanish court orders schismatic nuns to leave monastery
A Spanish court has ruled in favour of the Catholic Church in the eviction lawsuit against the former Poor Clare nuns of Belorado, ordering them to leave the monastery they are illegally occupying. Source: CNA.
Woman’s recovery from incurable illness recognised as a miracle
An Italian woman whose healing from an incurable neurodegenerative illness has been officially recognised as a miracle attributed to the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes has told her story. Source: CNA.
Polish priest confesses to brutal murder of homeless manÂ
The Catholic Church in Poland is grappling with a shocking tragedy: A diocesan priest has confessed to the brutal murder of a homeless man. Source: OSV News.
Number of abortions in Ireland more than doubles in five years
Abortions in Ireland have spiked in the space of just five years, government figures have revealed. Source: Catholic Review.
Swiss politician charged after firing shots at image of Mary and Jesus
Swiss prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a Zurich councillor and former Green Liberal Party leader after she posted images of herself firing approximately 20 shots at an image depicting the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus. Source: National Catholic Register.
Former bishop’s remains removed from cathedral
The remains of a former Irish bishop have been removed from their burial place in Galway Cathedral in the wake of a number of allegations of child abuse that came to light in 2024. Source: OSV News.
Young Catholics address migration crisis in Europe
Young Catholics have sent recommendations to European leaders in an effort to address the migration crisis affecting countries on the continent. Source: CNA.