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French bishops decry vote legalizing ‘assisted dying’ as ‘turning point’ in nation’s history

by Caroline de Sury

PARIS (OSV News) — France’s bishops are strongly criticizing a “radical choice” made by French lawmakers to legalize “assisted dying.” French lawmakers approve assisted dying law A watershed vote …

Priest’s museum in India will honor John Paul II, Mother Teresa and offer ‘silent evangelization’
Death toll in Venezuela nears 5,000 as earthquake recovery intensifies
USCCB urges Trump administration to ‘advance real solutions’ instead of IVF
Las Cruces Diocese demands jury trial, just compensation in feds’ effort to seize pilgrimage site
Senators press Blanche on mifepristone lawsuits, Epstein survivors

U.S. Church

Exhibit highlights St. John Paul II’s US visits, esteem for nation’s foundational documents

by Kurt Jensen

The exhibit includes audio and video, photos and artifacts from his visits, including the future pope’s trip to America for its bicentennial in 1976.

Senators press Blanche on mifepristone lawsuits, Epstein survivors

A pilgrim’s guide to the Georgia martyrs

For new Florida bishop, a ‘fisher of new disciples,’ the fishing trip has begun

Chicago priest and social activist under investigation for abuse allegation he denies

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71; SC governor selects his sister to finish his term

World

US Franciscans appeal for help in ending Israeli settler violence against Christians

by Junno Arocho Esteves

“The implications of a Holy Land without a mediating Christian community is dire,” the Franciscan leaders told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a letter.

‘Keep Venezuelans in your hearts’ after earthquakes, says Catholic relief worker
After Vatican’s excommunication, SSPX in Kenya insists on Catholic identity, fighting archdiocese
Faith leads effort to end preventable blindness in Guatemala and beyond
Counter Terrorism Police take over investigation of British pro-life politician’s murder
El-Obeid: Brave witness of the Sudanese Church in a city under siege

Canada’s Catholics await high court decision on religious liberty and Bill 21

UK Church looks with cautious hopes to Catholic prime minister candidate

Cause for novelist Sigrid Undset’s canonization expected to open in fall

Vatican

Catholic group helps parishes to share a table with the poor, following pope’s example

by Courtney Mares

Opinion

Bishop Oscar Cantú of Silicon Valley reflects on the impact of ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

by Charlie Camosy

After a tragedy, ‘The Tapestry’ offers consolation

by Sarah Robsdottir

The Church beyond the Appalachians

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

Reviews

Live-action ‘Moana’ sets sail on the silver screen

by John Mulderig
Supergirl
Sacred Heart: His Reign Has No End
The Breadwinner
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