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Abortion laws in Poland
The Polish parliament has rejected draft legislation to allow abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy by 240 votes to 173.The Polish parliament has rejected draft legislation to allow abortion until the end of the 12th week of pregnancy by 240 votes to 173.
New acting Latin Patriarch for Jerusalem voices his fears for Christianity in the Middle East
The new acting Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has voiced his fears for the fate of Christians in the Middle East saying their presence in the region is under…The new acting Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has voiced his fears for the fate of Christians in the Middle East saying their presence in the region is under…
Pope Francis declares murdered French priest a 'martyr'
Pope Francis has described a priest who was killed by two Islamist extremists as a martyr.Pope Francis has described a priest who was killed by two Islamist extremists as a martyr.
Former Pope Benedict XVI speaks candidly about his papacy
Former Pope Benedict XVI has given a candid, book-length interview, outlining his likes and dislikes during his papacy.Former Pope Benedict XVI has given a candid, book-length interview, outlining his likes and dislikes during his papacy.
Cuba celebrates patron saint
Hundreds of Catholic faithful walked through Havana’s historic central district to celebrate the feast of the Virgin of Charity, Cuba’s patron saint.Hundreds of Catholic faithful walked through Havana’s historic central district to celebrate the feast of the Virgin of Charity, Cuba’s patron saint.
Pope shares pizza lunch with the poor
1,500 were brought to the Vatican from across Italy, and given seats of honour at Sunday's canonisation mass for Mother Teresa.1,500 were brought to the Vatican from across Italy, and given seats of honour at Sunday's canonisation mass for Mother Teresa.
Pope Francis declares Mother Teresa a saint
Mother Teresa, the revered nun known for her work with the destitute in India, has been elevated to sainthood by Pope Francis.Mother Teresa, the revered nun known for her work with the destitute in India, has been elevated to sainthood by Pope Francis.
Mother Teresa to be elevated to sainthood
Mother Teresa, the celebrated nun known for her work with the poor in India, will be declared a saint later today.Mother Teresa, the celebrated nun known for her work with the poor in India, will be declared a saint later today.
Heavy security for Lourdes pilgrimage
Tight security was in place in the French town of Lourdes on Monday as thousands of worshippers flocked for the annual Catholic pilgrimage.Tight security was in place in the French town of Lourdes on Monday as thousands of worshippers flocked for the annual Catholic pilgrimage.
Pope Francis has lunch with 21 Syrian refugees
Pope Francis on Thursday had lunch with 21 Syrian refugees at his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.Pope Francis on Thursday had lunch with 21 Syrian refugees at his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
Thousands attend murdered priest's funeral
Thousands of mourners have attended the funeral mass of Jacques Hamel, the Catholic priest murdered in his own church by Islamic extremists.Thousands of mourners have attended the funeral mass of Jacques Hamel, the Catholic priest murdered in his own church by Islamic extremists.
Poland: World Youth Days event conclude
The 31st World Youth Days ended on July 31 with the closing mass celebrated by Pope Francis.The 31st World Youth Days ended on July 31 with the closing mass celebrated by Pope Francis.
Muslims attend Sunday Mass after terror killing of French priest
Many Muslims attended church in France this Sunday to show compassion for slain priest, Father Jacques Hamel, and solidarity with their Catholic compatriots.Many Muslims attended church in France this Sunday to show compassion for slain priest, Father Jacques Hamel, and solidarity with their Catholic compatriots.
Pope 'talks technology' as he ends World Youth Day in Poland
Pope Francis brought the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day in Poland to a close on Sunday.Pope Francis brought the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day in Poland to a close on Sunday.
Muslims across France attend Sunday Mass in wake of Normandy church attack
Muslims across France are attending Mass services this Sunday in a further show of solidarity five days after a deadly ISIL-claimed attack on a Catholic church in…Muslims across France are attending Mass services this Sunday in a further show of solidarity five days after a deadly ISIL-claimed attack on a Catholic church in…
Pope Francis condemns 'devastating wave of terrorism'
Pope Francis is set to hold a mass on Sunday, to round off his five-day visit to Poland.Pope Francis is set to hold a mass on Sunday, to round off his five-day visit to Poland.
Pope Francis encourages acceptance at penultimate day of World Youth events
On the penultimate day (July 30) of the World Youth celebrations in Poland, Pope Francis addressed worshippers at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in the south of…On the penultimate day (July 30) of the World Youth celebrations in Poland, Pope Francis addressed worshippers at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy in the south of…
Normandy mosque in mourning: Muslims pay tribute to slain priest
Hundreds gathered at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray’s Yahia Mosque, including three Catholic priests, for a minute’s silence to honour slain priest Jacques Hamel.Hundreds gathered at Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray’s Yahia Mosque, including three Catholic priests, for a minute’s silence to honour slain priest Jacques Hamel.
Pope Francis visits Auschwitz to pray for victims
Pope Francis paid a deeply contemplative and private visit to the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz-BirkenauPope Francis paid a deeply contemplative and private visit to the Nazi German death camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau
Slain French priest remembered in his Normandy town
Several thousand people gathered on Thursday in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, in Normandy, to pay tribute to Jacques Hamel, the priest murdered by Islamist militants this…Several thousand people gathered on Thursday in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, in Normandy, to pay tribute to Jacques Hamel, the priest murdered by Islamist militants this…
Pope visits Poland's holiest shrine: Black Madonna of Jasna Gora
Pope Francis continued his five-day visit to Poland to celebrate World Youth Day on Thursday (July 28).Pope Francis continued his five-day visit to Poland to celebrate World Youth Day on Thursday (July 28).
Pope says religion not to blame for terror attacks
Pope Francis has begun a five-day trip to Poland by taking on the government and implicitly criticising its anti-immigration stance.Pope Francis has begun a five-day trip to Poland by taking on the government and implicitly criticising its anti-immigration stance.
Notre Dame Mass commemorates slain priest Jacques Hamel
The French president and prime minister attended a service in Notre Dame cathedral on Wednesday (July 27) the day after two militants murdered 85-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in a Normandy…The French president and prime minister attended a service in Notre Dame cathedral on Wednesday (July 27) the day after two militants murdered 85-year-old priest Jacques Hamel in a Normandy…
Unity, Security, Solidarity: religious leaders meet French president after Normandy church attack
Religious leaders in France called for unity and solidarity after meeting with President Francois Hollande.Religious leaders in France called for unity and solidarity after meeting with President Francois Hollande.
Priest killer was "under surveillance" yet still attacked French church
Shocked residents in Saint Etienne du Rouvray in Normandy have paid their respects with candles and flowers after the brutal killing of a catholic priest.Shocked residents in Saint Etienne du Rouvray in Normandy have paid their respects with candles and flowers after the brutal killing of a catholic priest.
France demonstrates solidarity after second terror attack in two weeks
France is reeling from a second terror attack in under two weeks.France is reeling from a second terror attack in under two weeks.
'Now it's Christians being attacked': concern at Catholic World Youth Day
Young Catholics from all over the world have been gathering in Krakow for World Youth Day.Young Catholics from all over the world have been gathering in Krakow for World Youth Day.
Italian journalists cleared in Vatican leaks trial, two others convicted
Two journalists have been cleared by a Vatican court of publishing leaked documents claiming the top of the Catholic Church was plagued by corruption.Two journalists have been cleared by a Vatican court of publishing leaked documents claiming the top of the Catholic Church was plagued by corruption.
Pope Francis says 'never again' to Armenians massacred in WWI
Pope Francis has paid tribute to an estimated 1.Pope Francis has paid tribute to an estimated 1.
Ecumenical meeting at the Vatican
Pope Francis meets the grand imam of Al-Azhar, the highest ranking imam in Egypt, at the Vatican.Pope Francis meets the grand imam of Al-Azhar, the highest ranking imam in Egypt, at the Vatican.