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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.