Irish Medical Council strips directive banning ‘deliberate killing’ of patients
The eighth edition, published in 2016, similarly directed that doctors “must not take part in the deliberate killing of a patient.” The ninth edition, dated this year, however, has removed…
Scottish government proposes ‘conversion practices’ ban
“Conversion practices are harmful to individuals subjected to them,” the consultation paper states. “They are promoted within an ideology that views LGBTQI+ identities as wrong and believes that they can…
Church destroyed by ISIS in Iraq completely restored 10 years later
The Latin Church of Our Lady of the Hour, whose official name in Arabic is al-Saa’a, was established in 1873 as the center of the Dominican presence in Iraq. It…
Iowa presents first test of 2024 Catholic vote in U.S.
With the American bishops’ “preeminent priority” of abortion on the minds of many voters, Burch noted that each of the Republican candidates are pro-life at some level, particularly when compared…
Ecuador: Gang violence will not prevail, bishops say
“Any activity contrary to the law, in any area of society and the state, must be considered a betrayal of the homeland, the most sacred values of what it means…
Ohio House votes to override veto of bill banning children’s transgender surgeries
DeWine vetoed the SAFE Act on Dec. 29, saying: “Ultimately, I believe this is about protecting human life. Many parents have told me that their child would be dead today…
McCarrick found incompetent to stand trial in Wisconsin, case suspended
The results of the psychological report on McCarrick were originally filed with the court in November but were not yet available to the public. The Walworth County District Attorney’s office…
Report: Over 130 Catholic priests and religious arrested, kidnapped, or murdered in 2023
Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who was arrested in August 2022 and sentenced to 26 years in prison after refusing to leave the country, is also still in custody. Ortega’s administration also…
Pope Francis confirms new head of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
Thattil’s election comes amid an ongoing bitter dispute over a decision by Church leaders to institute a uniform liturgy. The Eucharistic liturgy of the Syro-Malabar Church, known as the Holy…
Pope Francis to preside over canonization Mass of Argentina’s first female saint
Following the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Spanish Empire by King Charles III, she traveled around northern Argentina by foot to safeguard and promote Ignatian spirituality, organizing retreats despite…
DeSantis speaks with EWTN about power of prayer, family as ‘centerpiece’ of American life
“Those types of diagnosis are hard for anyone,” he said. “But I think, especially when you have a mother of really young kids, to be in a situation where you…
Argentine nuns now living in Vatican monastery that was Pope Benedict’s last residence
On Jan. 6, the nuns attended the Mass for the Epiphany in St. Peter’s Basilica. At the end of the liturgy, Pope Francis greeted them: “Welcome with all my heart.…