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Cardinals and Bishops•Local Church

Italian judiciary rules on accusation of Catholic archbishop in blasphemy case

On March 28, 2025, Judge Andrea Scarpa of Modena formally dropped criminal charges of contempt for the Catholic religion against Archbishop Erio Castellucci of Modena-Nonantola and Carpi, exhibition curators Don Carlo Bellini and Cristina Muccioli, and the artist Andrea Saltini. The case revolved around a painting titled «Longino», which some Catholics claimed portrayed a Roman centurion in an intimate posture with Jesus.

Local Church•Protection of vulnerable people

Paris Foreign Missions Society Publishes Its Report on Sexual Abuses

The Superior General of the Foreign Missions expressed “graveness, sadness and indignation” when receiving the Report. However, this exercise of self-evaluation not only intends to acknowledge past errors, but also to establish solid bases for the future.The Report is not just a diagnostic but gives recommendations to implement a culture of protection, which encompasses all levels of the organization.

Good News•Local Church

PHOTO GALLERY: Jesus’ crown of thorns returns to Paris’ Notre Dame cathedral

The return of the Crown of Thorns is part of a series of celebrations marking the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral, which reopened its doors last Saturday after extensive reconstruction efforts. For the faithful and for Paris, the moment is both symbolic and deeply moving—a testament to the enduring spirit of one of the world’s most iconic churches.

Good News•Local Church

PHOTO GALLERY: West Africa dedicates a new shrine to St. John Paul

Forty years ago, Pope St. John Paul II highlighted the urgency of adapting evangelization to meet the challenges of modern society. Inspired by his words, the Marian Fathers established their mission in Cameroon in 1999, building their first church in Atok and a seminary in Ngoya. The small chapel they constructed in Minkama in 2014 became their third significant undertaking in the region.