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🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Former priest on the 'full of lies and manipulation' letter from bishops. 'Liars', 'scoundrels'

A former priest criticizes a letter from Polish bishops commemorating the 40th anniversary of John Paul II's visit to the Great Synagogue in Rome, labeling it as deceitful and manipulative.

Mar 23 • 07:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The significant role played by the Church in the events leading up to the last military coup

The article examines the crucial yet discreet role of the Catholic Church in Argentina during the events that culminated in the last military dictatorship, as revealed by newly declassified documents.

Mar 22 • 20:52 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

New Archbishop of Prague Stanislav Přibyl / We do not divide into the Lord's clergy and others. We aim for a more family-oriented model of Christian communities

The new Archbishop of Prague, Stanislav Přibyl, emphasizes the need for structural changes within the Litoměřice diocese while preparing to lead the Prague archdiocese amidst ongoing challenges with church and state relations.

Mar 22 • 18:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lord of the Steps: procession gathers and moves thousands of faithful in Florianópolis; VIDEO

Thousands of faithful attended the traditional Lord of the Steps procession in Florianópolis, celebrating a historic religious event with deep local significance.

Mar 22 • 14:33 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Rough by Choice, Kind in Spirit. He Was Catholic but in His Own Way...

Irene Pivetti reflects on her experiences with Umberto Bossi, highlighting his complex personality and communication style during the rise of the Lega Nord in Italy.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Excommunicated Catholic deacon still waiting on overdue appeal outcome after his son was molested by priest

A Louisiana man is awaiting a response from the Vatican regarding his appeal against his excommunication after a priest molested his son.

Mar 22 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Priest Explains: Some Sins Cannot Be Forgiven!

A Catholic priest discusses specific circumstances in which certain sins cannot be forgiven within the Roman Catholic Church.

Mar 22 • 10:10 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Joy of Mission / Receive the Gospel and Proclaim It

The article discusses the significance of evangelization in light of Saint Paul’s teachings, emphasizing the necessity and joy of proclaiming the Gospel.

Mar 22 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Pastor Jakob in interview with major Catholic media

Pastor Jakob discusses faith and community engagement in an interview with a major Catholic outlet.

Mar 21 • 23:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Catholic bishop wants to bypass celibacy. Will the Vatican turn a blind eye?

A Belgian bishop plans to ordain married men to address the shortage of priests, despite facing potential excommunication due to church regulations.

Mar 21 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The General Secretariat of Catholic Education Victim of a Cyber Attack

The General Secretariat of Catholic Education in France reported a cyber attack that compromised the personal data of 1.5 million individuals, including students, families, and teachers.

Mar 21 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

City Council of Oriximiná grants title of Honorary Citizen to Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes

The city council of Oriximiná awarded Bishop Dom Bernardo Johannes the title of Honorary Citizen for his significant contributions to the local community.

Mar 21 • 14:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealing a military dictatorship strategy to prevent Church claims regarding the disappeared

Investigators reveal how Argentina's military government strategically managed the Catholic Church to mitigate criticisms about its human rights violations during the dictatorship.

Mar 20 • 21:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Vatican Seven / Priests in the Field, Laity at the Bishop's Office. The Situation in Western Bohemia Shows What to Prepare For

The article discusses the challenges facing the Catholic Church in the Litoměřice diocese due to a shortage of priests and the significant decline in church attendance among the population.

Mar 20 • 16:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Poland's court ordered to recognize same-sex marriages formed in the EU

This landmark decision for LGBTIQ rights in traditionally Catholic Poland follows a ruling by the highest EU court.

Mar 20 • 14:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Pope Leo XIV receives Kings Felipe and Letizia before his first trip to Spain as Pontiff

Pope Leo XIV is set to make his first trip to Spain from June 6 to June 12, with significant stops in Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands.

Mar 20 • 10:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Crime & Justice

Wojtyła kept criminal priests in a state of 'captivity'. Another example

The article discusses allegations that Pope John Paul II maintained a system that allowed criminal priests to continue their activities without accountability.

Mar 20 • 10:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Bishops Warn Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Threatens Zimbabwe's Democracy

Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops express serious concerns that the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3 jeopardizes the country's democratic integrity.

Mar 20 • 07:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Bishops Warn Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Threatens Zimbabwe's Democracy

Zimbabwe's Catholic bishops have expressed serious concerns that the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 endangers democratic practices by altering key aspects of the 2013 Constitution.

Mar 20 • 07:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Panic as lorry crashes into Anambra church, catches fire

A lorry crashed into St. Matthias Catholic Church in Anambra State, Nigeria, causing a fire and panic, but fortunately no injuries were reported.

Mar 20 • 05:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Architect Alejandro Madero, honorary president of the International Federation of Catholic Men, has died

Architect Alejandro Madero, honorary president of the International Federation of Catholic Men, passed away at the age of 71 after battling liver cancer.

Mar 19 • 23:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bells of the Cathedral of Sé in Mariana, MG, are restored after a month of work

The restoration of four historic bells from the Cathedral of Sé in Mariana, Minas Gerais, has been completed, enhancing their safety and sound quality for liturgical use.

Mar 19 • 22:45 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Truck crashes into church, catches fire in Anambra

A truck crashed into St. Matthias Catholic Church in Anambra, Nigeria, causing a fire but fortunately resulting in no casualties.

Mar 19 • 20:17 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More exorcists in dioceses due to the increase in cases, recent request to Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV was petitioned to increase the number of trained exorcists in light of growing incidents related to occult practices.

Mar 19 • 16:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why is March 19th St. Joseph's Day?

March 19th is celebrated as St. Joseph's Day in honor of Joseph of Nazareth, recognized for his divine obedience and humility.

Mar 19 • 15:18 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daily celebrations during Holy Week

Holy Week celebrations are approaching, emphasizing significant Christian-Catholic rituals and traditions each day.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Harsh criticism from the Church towards the president: 'It becomes dangerous to emphasize the blame on others to proclaim one's own innocence and justify an indeterminate aggression'

The Catholic Church issues a stern warning against rising authoritarianism and calls for dialogue amidst increasing political polarization in Argentina.

Mar 19 • 12:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Election Appeal in Sunday Mass: Nine Votes and One Soul

In Bavaria, religious voters have their choices in local church governance, amid notable declines in church membership.

Mar 19 • 12:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Saint Joseph: This is his story and what prayer to say to him

The article discusses the significance of Saint Joseph and the Catholic celebration of his feast day on March 19, honoring his virtues and legacy.

Mar 19 • 12:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Church takes a step back and postpones the signing of the protocol to compensate victims of pedophilia

The Spanish Catholic Church has delayed signing an indemnification protocol for victims of pedophilia amid disagreements about compensation details.

Mar 19 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Archdiocese of Belém celebrates Saint Joseph's Day with masses, novenas, and festivities in parishes

The Archdiocese of Belém is celebrating Saint Joseph's Day with various religious activities across local parishes.

Mar 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: check the times of religious celebrations in Aracaju

On March 19, Saint Joseph's Day is celebrated in Aracaju with various masses and a procession at the São José Archdiocesan Sanctuary.

Mar 19 • 10:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Easter Masses. When to go to church during the holidays?

Easter in 2026 will fall on Sunday, April 5, and Catholic canon law requires attendance at Mass on this day as well as other designated holidays.

Mar 19 • 10:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Organizations raise alarm about materials on sexual education presented by a Catholic researcher in the Saeima

Several Latvian organizations have expressed concerns regarding sexual education materials presented by a Catholic researcher at a parliamentary committee meeting.

Mar 19 • 09:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: see the mass schedule at Catholic churches in Fortaleza and the Metropolitan Region

Fortaleza's Archdiocese has a special schedule of masses and processions to celebrate Saint Joseph's Day, a significant cultural and religious event in Ceará.

Mar 19 • 09:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Why is March 19th Saint Joseph's Day?

March 19th is celebrated as Saint Joseph's Day by the Catholic Church to honor Saint Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus.

Mar 19 • 08:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The priest suspected of living a secret life with a woman and children received a warning from the bishop but has an excuse

A priest from Lithuania has been questioned regarding his secretive cohabitation with a woman and two children, leading to scrutiny from the bishop.

Mar 19 • 07:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The antichrist at the Vatican: AI billionaire's lecture in Rome causes discomfort in the Church

Peter Thiel's recent lectures in Rome about the 'Biblical Antichrist' have sparked controversy within the Catholic Church due to their provocative nature and proximity to the Vatican.

Mar 19 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Light Against Pedophilia

The article discusses the lack of comprehensive justice for victims of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church until the Vatican engages in transparency.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

This is how the history of the Vatican archive on cases of paedophilia in the Catholic Church was reconstructed

An international investigation involving EL PAÍS uncovers failures and opacity within the Vatican regarding cases of paedophilia, challenging Pope Leo XIV to embrace transparency.

Mar 19 • 04:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: see the times of the celebrations in Divinópolis and Itaúna

Saint Joseph's Day is celebrated annually on March 19, with various masses and processions planned in Divinópolis and Itaúna.

Mar 18 • 21:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 'process of the century' returns to square one: the Vatican court annulled the conviction of Cardinal Becciu and there will be another trial

The Vatican court has annulled the conviction of Cardinal Becciu, prompting a retrial of the case that has been termed the 'process of the century.'

Mar 18 • 18:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Did John Paul II Cover Up Pedophilia in the Church? KRRiT Chief: TVN Was Rightly Punished

A recent investigation has reignited discussions about the alleged role of Pope John Paul II in covering up sexual abuse within the Catholic Church in Poland.

Mar 18 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Frei Gilson's mega Catholic temple to be built on a R$ 22 million plot in South São Paulo

Frei Gilson is constructing a sizable religious complex dedicated to contemplation and prayer in South São Paulo, funded by donations from believers worldwide.

Mar 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Forgotten Melanie Klein

The article discusses the influence of historical figures like Andrej Hlinka on Slovakia's cultural memory, particularly within the context of a local festival.

Mar 18 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Catholic University vs Emelec: the controversial match of the Ecuabet League 2026 now has a new date

The Ecuabet League confirmed a new date for the postponed match between Universidad Católica and Emelec, originally scheduled for February 21, due to security concerns.

Mar 18 • 14:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pilgrimage of the Feast of the Divine in Mogi Expected to Gather Over a Thousand Faithful in Aparecida This Saturday

The 6th Pilgrimage of the Feast of the Divine Spirit from Mogi das Cruzes is set to attract over a thousand devotees to the National Sanctuary of Aparecida this Saturday, emphasizing community participation and faith.

Mar 18 • 13:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saint Joseph's Day: check the weather forecast for the holiday in Ceará

This article provides the weather forecast for Saint Joseph's Day celebration in Ceará, Brazil, detailing the hopes tied to rainfall on this holiday.

Mar 18 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Opus Dei removes a teacher in Madrid for sexual abuse of three minors

Opus Dei has temporarily suspended a teacher at a Madrid school following allegations of sexual abuse involving three minors.

Mar 18 • 10:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The EU Court ruled that a Catholic organization cannot fire an employee for leaving the Catholic Church

The European Court of Justice ruled that a German Catholic organization cannot dismiss an employee for officially leaving the Catholic Church, which is deemed a serious breach of loyalty.

Mar 18 • 08:16 UTC

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