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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 man
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.
Vatican approves Marian devotion in Slovakia but doesn’t recognise apparitions
The Vatican’s doctrinal office has granted a nihil obstat to a Marian devotion related to alleged apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Slovakia. Source: CNA.
Notre Dame has had six million visitors in six months
More than six million people have visited Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris since it reopened to visitors in December, five years after it was partially destroyed by fire. Source: Vatican News.
Ireland reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on feast of Corpus Christi
Ireland was reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on Sunday in the town of Knock on the feast of Corpus Christi. Source: CNA.