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Trappists considering abandoning historic abbey after 900 years due to lack of vocations
The potential closing of the abbey is a sign of the times and the state of the Church in some areas of the world. […]
Articles by Almudena Martínez-Bordiú
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Vatican releases program for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Monaco
The one-day visit to the principality on March 28 will include meetings with the Catholic community and young people, as well as a Mass in a stadium. […]
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Luxembourg includes ‘freedom to abort’ in its constitution, following France’s lead
Although abortion has been legal in the country since 1978, by a large majority vote in the legislature the small European nation has inserted the “freedom to abort” in the constitution. […]
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Pope to Italian newspaper: In age of AI, respect role of journalists and dignity of readers
Pope Leo XIV congratulated the Corriere della Sera on its 150th anniversary and offered advice on how to continue to fulfill its service to society. […]
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Formerly gay Christian convert wins court battle in Malta over ban on ‘conversion therapy’
After a three-year process, a judge in Malta ruled that Matthew Grech did not violate the country’s ban on advertising “conversion therapy” by sharing his conversion story in a news media interview. […]
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European bishops: Women ‘should never feel compelled to abort’
The European bishops expressed the Church’s moral opposition to any mechanism that would fund abortions and emphasized what women “truly need is effective social, economic, and healthcare assistance.” […]
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‘Biblical Roots’: Picasso’s spiritual ‘sensibilities’ on display at Burgos Cathedral
While Pablo Picasso was a professed atheist, a new exhibit in Spain highlights the spiritual sensibilities of his art. […]
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Bodybuilder previously totally hostile to the faith has radical conversion
Former bodybuilder Bruno Toral shared his personal conversion story from being totally hostile to the faith to becoming a dedicated disciple of Christ. […]
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Just what does it mean to be named a ‘chaplain of His Holiness’?
Father Fermín González Melado, who was recently named a “chaplain of His Holiness” by Pope Leo XIV, explains the qualifications and purpose of bestowing this honorary title. […]
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Pope proposes Lenten ‘fast’ from hurtful words
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholics to listen more closely to God and others — and to “disarm” their language by fasting from words that wound — in his message for Lent 2026. […]