Local Church

How many pilgrims walked the Camino de Santiago in 2025? Results announced

What is particularly striking is not only the scale of participation, but the diversity of motivations behind it

Jan 05, 2026 11:37

Covadonga Asturias

Pope Francis•Testimonies

Nun reveals details of Pope Francis’ will: he left money to buy ambulances for Ukraine

For those familiar with Francis’ pastoral style, the gesture aligns with a pattern: compassion expressed not through grand statements but through precise, sometimes hidden acts of mercy. An ambulance—practical, urgent, unadorned—fits seamlessly within that legacy.

Dec 03, 2025 22:54

Covadonga Asturias

Good News•Local Church•Pro Life•Testimonies

Monaco reaffirms its Catholic identity by halting abortion reform: Prince refuses to enact the law

The bill had passed with a striking majority, reflecting the perception among many legislators that Monaco was gradually aligning with the broader European trend toward expanded reproductive rights

Nov 24, 2025 18:17

Covadonga Asturias

Good News•Local Church

Catholic church in Spain wins World Architecture Festival award for best building in the world

The international recognition, however, has a significance that reaches beyond aesthetics. Las Chumberas, a neighborhood long marked by urban decline, has found in this project a catalyst for renewal. The plaza has become a daily meeting place

Nov 21, 2025 15:35

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church•Pro Life•Vatican Diplomacy

Andorra will approve abortion despite the fact that its head of state is a Catholic bishop

Josep-Lluis Serrano Pentinat, the recently installed bishop of Urgell and, by virtue of that role, co-prince of Andorra, now finds himself at the center of an unfolding political and moral drama

Sep 26, 2025 19:13

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Local Church

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia Prepares to Crown Its Skyline with the Tower of Christ, the highest in Europe

When crowned with a luminous cross, the tower will eclipse Germany’s Ulm Minster, holder of the record since the 19th century at 162 meters. Surrounding it will be five other towers, one dedicated to the Virgin Mary and four slightly smaller ones symbolizing the Evangelists.

Sep 23, 2025 12:04

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Local Church

Bomb Threat at Córdoba’s Cathedral Sparks Debate Over Sacred Heritage and Security

The scare came only days after a small fire in the cathedral, reportedly caused by the overheating of a cleaning machine’s battery, had already raised questions about preparedness in safeguarding the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sep 19, 2025 21:59

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Persecuted Christians

Iraqi Christian Killed in Lyon Sparks Renewed Alarm Over Anti-Christian Violence in France

The political response has been muted, though not absent. Marine Le Pen, leader of the Rassemblement National, denounced the act on social media as the work of an “Islamist,” tying it to what she called France’s failed migration policy

Sep 17, 2025 08:31

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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Bishop announces resignation if Vatican does not rule in his favor in dispute with Opus Dei

On September 8, Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo of Barbastro-Monzón used the feast of the Nativity of the Virgin to deliver a homily that went far beyond pious celebration

Sep 15, 2025 17:02

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

French archbishop reverses appointment of priest convicted of abuse

In a written statement, Archbishop de Kerimel acknowledged the outcry, apologized to victims who interpreted the appointment as a dismissal of their suffering, and confirmed the selection of Father Léopold Biyoki as the new chancellor, effective September 1.

Aug 19, 2025 20:50

Covadonga Asturias

Good News•Local Church•Virgin Mary

Zaragoza’s Basilica of the Pillar Marks Record-Breaking Global Pilgrimage Surge: Americans are the largest group

The first half of 2025 has brought unprecedented numbers of international pilgrims, with 2.64 million visitors recorded between January and June. Among them, 9,290 came in officially registered groups from 24 different countries—an increase of nearly one-third over last year.

Aug 13, 2025 16:06

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Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Turbulent Times for Emmanuel Community as Global Leader Steps Down Amid Internal Strains

In his farewell letter, De Vregille acknowledged “blind spots” that had hindered attentiveness to victims and admitted that “ecclesial differences” had sharpened existing tensions between the International Council—which includes members from four continents—and other leadership organs.

Aug 11, 2025 20:30

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