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February 27, 2024

Using ‘baby loss certificates’ to paper over cracks of a ‘post-truth’ world

February 27, 2024

Last week, the British public were presented with two pieces of news that, in another age, might have jarred more noticeably than they have done in the current climate. The first was the news that baby loss certificates would be given to bereaved parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy, giving them “formal acknowledgement

Italian priest nearly drinks from chalice containing bleach in suspected mafia poisoning

February 27, 2024

A Catholic priest in southern Italy was nearly poisoned by bleach mixed with the water and wine used at communion in a suspected mafia-related attempt at intimidation – or worse. Father Felice Palamara, pastor of San Nicola di Pannaconi parish in Cessaniti in the southern Italian region of Calabria, told police that when he prepared to drink

Shooting at Sunday Mass in Burkina Faso leaves 15 Catholics dead

February 27, 2024

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – At least 15 Catholics have been killed in a jihadist attack in Burkina Faso after insurgents opened fire inside a church during Sunday Mass. The attack took place in Essakane village in the Dori Diocese of the country’s northeastern region on 25 February. According to a statement signed by the Vicar General

Ireland’s bishops criticise proposed changes in upcoming referendums

February 27, 2024

The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has released a statement highlighting their concerns about two important referendums in Ireland on “family” and “care” that are fast approaching and will take place on 8 March 2024. The “Family Amendment” would change the wording around the role of marriage and family in the Irish constitution, bringing in “durable relationship”