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Prince Albert blocks bill to legalise abortion in Monaco
Prince Albert II of Monaco is refusing to sign a bill that would have legalised abortion in his Catholic country. Source: The Catholic Herald.
Germans fear terrorist attack at a Christmas market
Christmas markets, long considered the lively heart of Advent in Germany, are facing new uncertainty this year as towns grapple with tighter security rules and rising public anxiety. Source: Catholic Register.
Dublin gets its ‘first’ cathedral in 500 years
Pope Leo XIV has designated St Mary’s Pro Cathedral in Dublin as the city’s official Catholic Cathedral, upgrading its status from temporary to permanent and making it the first cathedral in the capital for 500 years. Source: RTE.
Venice built temporary bridge to island cemetery for All Souls Day
The city of Venice revived a long-dormant tradition of constructing a temporary bridge to San Michele island cemetery to allow people to pay their respects to the dead on All Souls Day. Source: Crux.
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.