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BBC correspondent David Willey, longtime Vatican and papal chronicler, dies at 93

EWTN News spoke to the journalist in February about his more than 50 years covering the Vatican.

French bishop: Catholic lawmakers who back euthanasia bill cannot receive Communion

Bishop Marc Aillet has warned ahead of France’s decisive final vote on July 15 that Catholic lawmakers who support the bill “will no longer be able to receive Communion.”

Iraq’s prime minister calls on Iraqi Christians abroad to return home

Church leaders applauded Iraq Prime Minister Ali Falih al Zaidi’s call for Christians and business leaders to return to their homeland but stressed the need for reform.

Pakistan court hands rare prison sentence over anti-Christian riots

An anti-terrorism court sentenced a crane driver to 10 years for demolishing a church during the 2023 mob attacks, but Christian leaders warn one conviction falls far short of justice.

Vatican hosts Nobel laureates, experts to discuss AI security risks

The July 14–16 summit is being held at the Borgo Laudato Si’ gardens at Castel Gandolfo.

Historic ‘pope’s hospital’ unites innovation with care to help sick children

The Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital — founded in 1869 — is made up of six facilities located across Rome and the Italian region of Lazio.

Society of St. Pius X appeals to Vatican against schism decree

The society filed its appeal with the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith on July 11, arguing that under canon law the move suspends the recent excommunication decree.

Pro-life leaders remember Sen. Lindsey Graham as longtime champion for unborn children

Graham, 71, died on July 11, and pro-life groups pledged to continue legislative efforts he supported.

Chicago Archdiocese investigates sex abuse accusation against activist priest

The Archdiocese of Chicago has withdrawn Father Michael Pfleger from ministry to review an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in an instance that allegedly occurred more than 30 years ago.

Pilgrimage to Brazil’s Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father draws 4 million

From June 26 to July 5, the faithful from across the country traveled to the Basilica Shrine of the Divine Eternal Father to give thanks for answered prayers and present their intentions.