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Mixed reaction to public display of Spanish saint’s remains
The first public display in more than a century of the corpse of Spain’s beloved saint who died 440 years ago has split opinion, with some inspired and deeply moved, while others see it as macabre voyeurism. Source: Catholic Herald.
French religious leaders warn against assisted dying
French religious leaders issued a joint warning to the country’s National Assembly, arguing that a euthanasia bill due to be voted on soon is an “anthropological rupture” that must be avoided. Source: The Tablet.
Attitudes towards Church in Ireland ‘deeply divided’
A new study says attitudes towards the Church in Ireland are “deeply divided” in the once deeply Catholic country. Source: Crux.
Lisieux celebrates centenary of canonisation of ‘The Little Flower’
Catholics in Normandy commemorated the 100th anniversary of St Thérèse’s of Lisieux’s canonisation with three days of solemn celebrations on May 16-18. Source: OSV News.
France to see a record 17,800 catechumens baptised at Easter
In record-breaking numbers, more than 17,800 catechumens will be baptised in France during the Easter Vigil on April 19, according to an annual survey by the French bishops’ conference’s National Service for Catechumens. Source: OSV News.
Bishop of Lourdes orders Rupnik mosaics to be covered
The Bishop of Lourdes has decided to cover mosaics by Fr Marko Rupnik at the entrance of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, a move aimed at making the French basilica more welcoming for all, particularly victims of abuse. Source: OSV News.
Northern Ireland police taken to court over anti-Catholic discrimination
Four former police officers have taken legal action against the Police Service of Northern Ireland for anti-Catholic discrimination. Source: CNA.
European bishops urge EU to continue support for Ukraine
The bishops of the European Union have rallied in support of the Ukrainian people and have urged European institutions to do the same. Source: Crux.
German bishops back ‘democratic centre’ to form new government
Germany’s Catholic bishops reacted quickly to the national election on Sunday, saying they hoped the “democratic centre” could soon form a government and deal with challenges from the far-right. Source: The Tablet.