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Europe

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.

Europe

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.

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Anti-Christian hate crime in Europe fuelled by ‘religious illiteracy’

A human rights expert has warned that anti-Christian hate crime is being fuelled by “religious illiteracy” among Western officials, as an intergovernmental report confirmed worsening discrimination across Europe. Source: OSV News.

Europe

Swedish church makes $80m move across town

A Swedish Lutheran church yesterday concluded a carefully choreographed crawl across an Arctic mining town, completing a two-day, 5-kilometre journey that successfully saved the 113-year-old landmark from destruction. Source: CNA.

Europe

French archbishop rescinds appointment of priest convicted of rape 

A French archbishop has reversed his decision to appoint a priest convicted of rape as chancellor of the Toulouse Archdiocese and asked forgiveness of the victims of abuse, whom he had no intention of offending. Source: CNA.

Europe

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.

Europe

Firefighters save Cordoba’s historic cathedral 

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.

Europe

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.

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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.