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🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Jablanica: Bosniaks Disturbed Croats; Man Arrested for Insulting a Catholic Priest

A man was arrested in Jablanica for verbally assaulting a Catholic priest from a moving vehicle.

Mar 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Archdiocese of Guadalajara reprimands 'Father Lolo' for interceding for 'El Menchito'

The Archdiocese of Guadalajara criticized priest José Dolores Aguayo González for his inappropriate intervention in the case of Rubén Oseguera González, known as 'El Menchito', the son of a notorious cartel leader.

Mar 1 • 01:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

'Imagine 6% of your family dead in two years,' says priest from the only Catholic church in Gaza

Father Gabriel Romanelli, the priest of the only Catholic church in Gaza, highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict on the local community, including significant loss of life and the personal connection he has with Pope Francis.

Feb 28 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

New head of TV Lux Anton Ziolkovský

Priest Anton Ziolkovský has taken over the leadership of TV Lux, focusing on uniting various media platforms and ensuring the channel does not create uncertainty among believers.

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Catholic Church announces envoy from Pope Leo XIV for beatification of priest murdered in MT

The Catholic Church has announced that Pope Leo XIV has approved the beatification ceremony for Italian priest Nazareno Lanciotti, who was murdered in Brazil in 2001.

Feb 24 • 14:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

In a church near Krakow, signatures were collected for lists to the KRS for Schab and 'Catholic judges'

A local priest encouraged parishioners in Czułów, Poland, to sign a petition supporting candidates for the National Judiciary Council, including Piotr Schab, who is associated with controversial actions against judges.

Feb 23 • 17:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Father Kim Soo-chang, senior priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, passes away at 90

Father Kim Soo-chang, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, has passed away on the 23rd at the age of 90.

Feb 23 • 07:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Why this priest forgave the man who burnt his church to the ground

A priest in Sydney forgave the arsonist responsible for burning down St Patrick's Cathedral after witnessing the destruction of the historic church.

Feb 18 • 22:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Who is the priest who married a trans couple in Corrientes and what did his superiors ask of him now

A priest in Argentina has left his parish after marrying a transgender couple, following complaints from parishioners to the local archbishop.

Feb 18 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is Frei Gilson's rosary? Live event gathers millions of faithful to pray during Lent nights

Catholic priest Frei Gilson attracted nearly 1.5 million followers for a virtual rosary prayer on the first night of Lent.

Feb 18 • 12:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father from Rio Preto calls for 'renewing action' from the faithful during Lent; see parish programming

A priest from São José do Rio Preto urges the faithful to embrace Lent as a time for internal change rather than mere religious tradition.

Feb 18 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

40 or 46 days? Priest explains the duration of Lent in the Catholic Church

A priest clarifies the traditional and mathematical interpretations of the duration of Lent in the Catholic Church, emphasizing the significance of the 40 days of reflection and penance.

Feb 18 • 10:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A trans couple got married in church and sparked controversy in Corrientes: "Biologically we were a man and a woman"

A trans couple's wedding in a church in Corrientes, Argentina, has ignited a significant controversy involving the priest who officiated the ceremony and the local Archdiocese.

Feb 17 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Father from Ribeirão Preto, SP, transforms passion for Carnival into samba compositions for parades across the country

Father Leonardo Oliveira is creating samba-enredo songs for samba schools in Brazil, blending his love for Carnival with his role as a Catholic priest.

Feb 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Sports

Croatian priests won silver at the European Championship in five-a-side football

The Croatian priest team secured a silver medal at the 18th European Championship for Catholic priests in five-a-side football held in Lublin.

Feb 13 • 07:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Landmark high court ruling finds Catholic church had duty to protect NSW child from paedophile priest

The High Court ruled that the Catholic Church had a duty of care to protect a child from a paedophile priest, marking a significant victory for survivors of clergy abuse.

Feb 11 • 03:13 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Landmark High Court ruling finds Catholic Church liable for harm

The High Court of Australia has upheld a ruling that the Catholic Church is liable for the sexual abuse suffered by a boy at the hands of a priest.

Feb 11 • 00:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Bandits kill three, kidnap Catholic priest, imam, others

In Kaduna State, Nigeria, suspected bandits killed three individuals and kidnapped a Catholic priest along with eleven others in a coordinated attack.

Feb 8 • 00:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Ex-priest indicted for allegedly raping disabled child while ministering in New Orleans

Mark Francis Ford, a former Roman Catholic priest, has been indicted on multiple charges of child rape in New Orleans after allegedly molesting a disabled boy during his ministry.

Feb 5 • 21:49 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Meloni Angel Removed After Church in Rome Was Overrun by Visitors

A mural of an angel resembling Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has been scrubbed off and repainted following an order from the church's priest after it attracted significant public attention.

Feb 4 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

US woman resolves misdemeanor case opened after accusing priest of predatory behavior

Heather Jones resolved a misdemeanor case against her shortly after accusing a Catholic priest of predatory behavior, which led to his resignation.

Feb 2 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Orko Vácha: Work on yourself, study, communicate with each other. There are personalities in every generation

Catholic priest and biologist Marek Orko Vácha discusses the role of Czech science in cancer research and the concerns of the young generation about the future in a recent interview.

Jan 15 • 21:28 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Who is Mike Schmitz / I'm just a normal priest, says the author of the Bible podcast who achieved nearly a billion downloads

Father Mike Schmitz, one of the most well-known Catholic priests globally from Minnesota, boasts nearly a billion downloads for his Bible podcast and is acknowledged for influencing many conversions to Catholicism.

Jan 14 • 16:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial against the Catholic Church: A Victim of Abuse Fighting for Mercy

Andreas Perr, an abuse survivor, is suing the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising for €300,000 in damages after being sexually abused as a child by former priest Peter H.

Jan 14 • 14:13 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

DJ Padre - during the day leads masses, at night plays techno (and not everyone is happy about it)

In Beirut, a Catholic priest known as DJ Padre leads church services by day and plays techno music at night, provoking mixed reactions.

Jan 13 • 11:05 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

‘A weekly mass is not within my means,’ says the priest. Parishes in Olomouc want to merge

A priest in Olomouc expresses the challenges of holding weekly masses, prompting discussions about merging parishes in the region.

Jan 13 • 10:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Believers in BiH Angered by Sticker Received from Priest; It’s About - Art

Catholic believers in Bosnia and Herzegovina were upset by stickers distributed by a priest during house blessings, which depicted the Virgin Mary in an unconventional manner.

Jan 12 • 14:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Fire at the cathedral doors in Novi Sad; suspicion of arson

A fire broke out at the doors of the Cathedral of the Holy Name of Mary in Novi Sad, suspected to be arson according to the parish priest.

Jan 8 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

No one has damaged the image of the church as much as Duka since 1989. The Catholic elites are weepy, says priest Petráček

In a recent interview, priest Petráček discusses the challenges the church faces regarding marriage, likens its internal dynamics to a hockey locker room, and reflects on the historical cultural conflicts involving the church.

Jan 6 • 06:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

How much in the envelope during the carol? This question provoked the priest in a live program

In a morning broadcast on Polsat, priests Kazimierz Sowa and Leszek Slipek discussed the material contributions received during pastoral visits, sparked by a journalist's question about how much should be given.

Jan 5 • 09:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Priests Warn the Faithful. This Should Not Be Done During the Koloeda

Catholic priests in Poland have issued guidelines to the faithful concerning the traditional pastoral visit known as Koloeda, emphasizing the importance of inviting a priest to one’s home as an expression of faith and community, and the serious consequences of refusing such visits.

Jan 3 • 20:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The priest who criticized the Church was called a heretic. Today many celebrate him

The article discusses the legacy of Martin Luther, who was excommunicated by Pope Leo X on this day in 1521, highlighting the ensuing religious tensions and the rise of Protestantism.

Jan 3 • 08:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

Roma Theologian / I Want to Serve My Own. Roma People Need to Experience Acceptance from the Church, Especially from Priests

Patrik Bilý, a student at the Greek Catholic Theological Faculty, emphasizes the importance of acceptance for Roma people from the church and discusses his own journey towards becoming a priest.

Dec 30 • 19:00 UTC

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