Austria. End-of-life debate following Glattauer’s declared intention of assisted suicide

The interview-testament of journalist and writer Nikolaus Glattauer, made before he died by assisted suicide, sent shockwaves throughout Austrian society.…

Gaza: Mgr Curry (English Bishops’ Conf.), “State of Palestine is a right”. Now truce, release of hostages and humanitarian aid

Japan. Jōhatsu: the phenomenon of people who choose to disappear

The Jōhatsu phenomenon, whereby people voluntarily disappear, is widespread in Japan but not restricted to this country. Social, economic and…

Templeton Prize: Bartholomew: “A theology of interconnectedness against the destruction of Creation”

The award recognises individuals who make an exceptional contribution to integrating life’s spiritual and scientific dimensions. During his visit, the…

Global Sumud Flotilla: EU Commission, “no attack is acceptable”. Respect for humanitarian commitment. “Unbearable situation” in Gaza

Austria: acts of vandalism and desecration in Vienna. Mr Ledochowski (Christenschutz), “anti-Christian sentiment cannot be trivialised”

Portugal: Days of Communication. A focus on the challenges of the digital world and the value of humanness in the media

Pope Leo XIV: “Pray the Rosary for peace on 11 October in St Peter’s Square”

During the weekly General Audience, centred on Christ’s descent into hell, the Pontiff exhorted the faithful to pray the Rosary…

Ukraine: Costa (EU), “Russia must stop the killings and the destruction”. Europe supports Kyiv and calls for peace

Ukraine: Von der Leyen, “of all the horrors unleashed by Russia’s war, none cuts deeper than the abduction of children”

“We cannot remain silent” — the Churches of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia send out a call for peace from Gorizia

At the end of the second day of the Standing Committee of the Italian Episcopal Conference (CEI) meeting in Gorizia,…