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Netherlands records first euthanasia death of child
The Netherlands has recorded its first death of a child under the age of 12 since expanding its euthanasia regulations in 2024, renewing ethical concerns among Catholic and pro-life advocates about the growing reach of assisted-dying laws. Source: EWTN News.
Monks in Scotland warned not to consecrate their own bishop
A monastic order in Scotland has been told it faces severe sanctions from the Church if it follows through on a plan to consecrate its own bishop. Source: The Tablet.
Prague’s St Vitus Cathedral ‘gains a new voice’
Prague’s St Vitus Cathedral had its new organ inaugurated on Monday, giving the 700-year-old building, the largest in the Czech Republic, a proper instrument to accompany religious services and concerts. Source: Crux.
Irish bishops speak against ‘destruction’ of 50,000 lives
Ireland’s bishops have spoken out in regret of the 50,000 abortions that have taken place since it was legalised in the country in 2019, noting that it is five times the number of deaths from Covid-19. Source: The Tablet.
Archbishop warns against racism amid Belfast violence
Racism “is a grave sin” and Christians must “stand against it”, Primate of All Ireland Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh warned after a week of violent unrest in Belfast sparked by the attempted beheading of a healthcare worker by a Sudanese man. Source: The Tablet.
Layers of Parisian history unearthed in ‘dig of the century’
A team of archaeologists is taking part in the “dig of the century” beneath Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Source: NCR Online.
French bishops warn proposed bill threatens seal of confession
A bill introduced into Franceʼs national legislature specifically targets the seal of confession and would expand government control over state-subsidised private schools. Source: EWTN News.
Police recover stolen skull of Czech Republic saint
The stolen skull of one of the Czech Republic’s most beloved saints has been found, police announced. Source: OSV News.
French Senate again rejects assisted suicide bill
The French Senate has rejected for the second time the assisted suicide bill under debate, with the leader of the conservative party calling for a referendum on the issue to avoid it being approved without the Senate’s approval. Source: The Tablet.