Africa’s Catholic population surpasses Europe’s for first time
Africa had 288.3 million Catholics in 2024, overtaking Europe's 287.2 million, as the Church's global Catholic population – and priestly numbers – continued to grow.
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Poland’s abortion bills expose failure of the conservative right
Poland’s Sejm has passed legislation that would decriminalize abortion and restore eugenic grounds – including fetal abnormalities. The bill will now go to President Karol Nawrocki’s desk.
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Jesuit theologian Fr. Michel Fédou promotes an ecclesiological vision calling Catholics and Protestants part of ‘one single Church.'
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Archeologist believes his team has confirmed site of Jesus’ baptism
A Jordanian archaeologist argues that excavations, biblical texts and ancient pilgrim accounts identify Al-Maghtas as the site where John the Baptist baptized the Lord Jesus Christ.
Alabama reports just 3 abortions in 2025
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Poland’s Parliament approves 2 pro-abortion bills
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Gender ideology suffers defeat after major UK hospital policy shift
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Bishop Schneider defends use of Marian titles ‘Co-Redemptrix’ and ‘Mediatrix of All Graces’
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Pope Leo encyclical makes ‘Spirit of Assisi’ Church teaching, cardinal claims
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