Swiss churches warn end of clergy military exemption will hurt pastoral care

Four of Switzerland's largest Christian bodies say the government abolished the clergy's military service exemption without consulting them, a move one bishop called "a lack of respect for society."

Canadian surrogacy lawsuit exposes deeper ethical tensions, Catholic bioethicist says

Canadian bioethicist Moira McQueen says the case illustrates how separating conception, pregnancy, and parenthood among different people can create conflicts that no contract can fully prevent.

Cardinal demands action by Nigeria government against kidnappings, says 'no excuse' for silence

Cardinal John Onaiyekan has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to intensify efforts to end kidnapping and other violent crimes in Nigeria in the face of worsening insecurity.

Pakistan court to review ruling in forced conversion, child marriage case

More than 1,000 girls in Pakistan are forcibly married and converted to Islam each year, Alliance Defending Freedom International's Kelsey Zorzi said.

Mother of euthanized 25-year-old Spanish woman says her daughter was raped twice

"I have decided to file a complaint against the men who caused my daughter so much harm. I am doing this because I feel that is what she wanted," said Yolanda Ramos, the mother of of Noelia Castillo.

Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of Peruvian bishop accused of sexual abuse

Bishop Antonio Santarsiero Rosa denied accusations of sexual abuse that surfaced in April. He submitted his resignation as bishop when he turned 75 in June and the pope accepted it as of July 15.

Amnesty International UK apologizes for calling Christian groups 'anti-rights'

"We regret that this briefing was uploaded to our website without going through the established internal review processes," Amnesty International UK said.

On Our Lady of Mount Carmel feast, former Spanish soccer star's Marian devotion still inspires

Thirteen years ago, former Spanish soccer star David Silva thanked the Blessed Mother after Spain won the 2010 World Cup.

Pope Leo XIV to attend summer concert at Castel Gandolfo

The pontiff, who is on vacation at the lakeside town, will attend a classical concert in his honor on July 18.

Buffalo Diocese says it is cutting off financial support for priest accused of 'abhorrent' crimes

The diocese also will seek to remove Father Jeffrey Nowak from the clerical state.