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Father of euthanized 25-year-old Spanish woman speaks out as new bill aims to ‘fast track’ appeals

The proposed legislation would fast-track euthanasia requests, effectively reducing the opportunities for appeals and extended legal challenges.

Blind girl tells Pope Leo XIV how she sees the Sagrada Familia’s tallest tower ‘with her heart’

The young girl described to Pope Leo, through her sense of touch, how she perceives the Tower of Jesus Christ, the tallest at the Sagrada Familia Basilica in Barcelona.

Bishops urge G7 powers to prioritize dignity of the human person, global peace at summit

The bishops' conferences of the G7 countries emphasized the dignity of the human person amid ongoing wars, technological innovation, environmental concern, and global economic inequity.

Cardinal Cupich condemns cross burning in Chicago’s Grant Park

“We condemn in the strongest terms this action and affirm that hate has no place in our country, our city, and our hearts,” the archbishop of Chicago said.

Canadian government introduces bill to shield youth from social media harms

The move comes amid mounting evidence linking heavy social media use to increased rates of anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and distorted body image among youth.

Pope Leo XIV commends Becket Fund for ‘noble task’ of defending religious freedom in U.S.

The Holy Father's remarks were read at the 2026 Canterbury Medal Gala, an annual event held by the nonprofit law firm that represents clients who are defending their religious liberty in court.

PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV finishes trip to Spain with Mass, meetings in Canary Islands

The Holy Father spent a week in Spain meeting with Catholic and civic leaders, visiting historic sites, and holding major papal Masses.

Our Lady of Guadalupe image begins 6-month pilgrimage in the Philippines

Church leaders launched a six-month journey for the Marian icon, which will travel to more than 50 churches before its permanent installation at the Manila Cathedral in December.

Pope Leo XIV’s advice to priests: ‘Holiness cannot be lived in isolation’

The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests takes place every year on the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Pope Leo XIV tells human traffickers in Tenerife: ‘Stop. Repent’

The pope urged migrants to embrace integration while warning traffickers that they “will have to appear before divine justice.”