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July 28, 2020

In Italy, controversial verdict may force legalisation of assisted suicide

The acquittal of two “right-to-die” activists who aided in the suicide of a person suffering from multiple sclerosis may force the Italian government to legalise assisted suicide in the country. A court in the Tuscan province of Massa-Carrara ruled on Monday to acquit Mina Welby and Marco Cappato for helping Davide Trentini commit suicide in... Read More
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June 11, 2020

Swiss Guards receive formation in security and faith, chaplain says

Tasked with protecting the pope even at the cost of their own lives, members of the Swiss Guard are not just highly trained specialists in security and ceremonial detail, they also receive extensive spiritual formation, the guard’s chaplain said. New recruits, who must have already completed basic training in the Swiss army, must also strengthen... Read More
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January 6, 2019

European pilgrimage route honouring Irish saint in bid for special status

A near-2,000 mile pilgrimage by an Irish missionary could become a recognised European cultural route and trigger a tourism bonanza, campaigners said. A satnav map of the evangelising journey of Bangor monk St Columbanus from Ireland to modern-day Italy in the early days of Christianity has been created. It follows a donation from French benefactors.... Read More
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November 7, 2018

Pope’s envoy in Medjugorje praises the ‘extraordinary work’ of Mary’s Meals

The pope’s special envoy in the pilgrimage town of Medjugorje has praised the work of Mary’s Meals at a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated in honour of the charity. Archbishop Henryk Hoser extolled the “extraordinary work” of Mary’s Meals and invited worshippers to pray for all those involved with the charity, which sets up school feeding... Read More
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September 11, 2018

Bishops in several European countries urge support for Pope Francis

Bishops in several European countries issued statements urging Catholics to support Pope Francis in response to a former papal nuncio’s demand for his resignation. Church leaders in Austria, Switzerland and Germany defended the pope and the Church, which they say is being undermined. Similar statements were also recently issued by the Nordic bishops’ conference, which... Read More
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June 23, 2018

Celtic’s founding Brother in beautiful tribute

A limited edition boxed set commemorating the life of the Irish Marist Brother who founded Celtic Football Club is available for purchase. The set, celebrating the life of Br Walfrid, the founding father of the Hoops, has been produced on behalf of Glasgow arts group The Nine Muses, which owns both brotherwalfridart. co.uk and the... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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June 22, 2018

Catholic schoolgirl’s delight as World Cup star brother plays major role in England’s win

A Catholic schoolgirl has expressed her delight after her brother, who was selected for England’s World Cup squad, played a major role in their 2-1 victory over Tunisia earlier this week. Daisy Maguire, who has just finished her A-levels at St Mary’s Catholic High School in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, was delighted to see her brother, Premier... Read More
News – UK and Ireland, News – World
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June 16, 2018

Football stars can help beat obesity says chaplain

The Westminster Diocesan Chaplain for Sport has called on the Government to team up with the FA to tackle childhood obesity and tooth decay. Mgr Vladimir Felzmann said football stars could help drive home the right messages on these key issues if “they make clear statements to children that obesity and rotten teeth are not... Read More
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June 13, 2018

Pope launches appeal that World Cup in Russia helps promote peace

As 32 nations get ready to vie for the World Cup in Russia, Pope Francis greeted players, organisers and football fans who will be following “this event that overcomes all borders.” “May this important sports event become an occasion for encounter, dialogue and fraternity between different cultures and religions, promoting solidarity and peace between nations,”... Read More
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March 29, 2018

French bishops on euthanasia: ‘Killing can in no case be a cure’

More than a hundred French bishops have signed a statement opposing their country’s drift toward legal euthanasia. At the end of meeting at the Marian shrine of Lourdes, 118 bishops – the overwhelming majority of the French bishops’ conference – declared that euthanasia would damage the sense of fraternity that held their society together. They... Read More
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