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Swiss churches protest military service changes
Catholic Church leaders in Switzerland have protested the “arbitrary” abolition of traditional military service exemptions for clergy, in a move which could encourage similar changes in other European countries. Source: OSV News.
France’s bishops condemn decision to legalise euthanasia
France’s bishops have strongly criticised a “radical choice” made by French lawmakers to legalise euthanasia and assisted dying. Source: OSV News.
Bishop warns of vocations crisis in Ireland
An Irish bishop has warned that his diocese is facing a parish staffing “crisis” as the “evident reduction in vocations to diocesan priesthood” in Ireland makes itself felt. Source: The Tablet.
Church leaders urge EU presidency to recommit to unity
Church leaders from the Bishops Conferences of the European Union and the Conference of European Churches have urged the presidency to reclaim the EU’s founding values and remain faithful to its Christian roots. Source: The Tablet.
Northern Ireland launches inquiry into institutions
Northern Ireland has passed legislation to establish an inquiry and redress scheme concerning mother and baby institutions, which were prevalent in the country from 1922 until 1995. Source: EWTN News.
Final plans unveiled for Notre Dame restoration
The devastating fire that damaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris in 2019 led to an unprecedented wave of international solidarity to ensure its restoration and French authorities recently unveiled a final phase of work to be carried out from 2027 to 2033. Source: EWTN News.
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.