Catholic Bishops in Portugal Approve Independent Clerical Abuse Commission
Ahead of the Nov. 8-11 bishops’ meeting, more than 200 Catholics sent a letter to the bishops’ conference calling for an independent investigation into clerical abuse.
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Portuguese President Requests Constitutional Review of Proposed Euthanasia Law
The bill would apply to patients over 18 who are “in a situation of extreme suffering, with an untreatable injury or a fatal and incurable disease.”
Portugal’s Catholic Bishops Express Sadness as Parliament Backs Euthanasia Bill
If the bill is signed into law, Portugal will become the fourth country in Europe to legalize euthanasia, alongside the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Portugal’s Catholic Bishops Suspend Public Masses Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima will broadcast Mass and prayers during this time.
COVID-19 Outbreak at Portuguese Nursing Home Run by Religious Sisters
Among the 14 infected nuns, the youngest is 26 years old and the oldest is 77.
All-Time NFL Scoring Leader Speaks of Need for Fatima
Kicker John Carney of Notre Dame highlights courage and hope in new movie about Marian apparitions in Portugal.
Fatima Movie ‘Brings Hope to the World’
Cast members share their takeaways from filming the story of the Marian apparitions.
At Empty Shrine, Fatima Cardinal Says Church is Spiritually United with Mary
Cardinal Marto said that the current “dramatic and tragic situation” reveals humanity’s vulnerability and frailty, and invites one to reflect on what is essential in life.
Portugese Bishops Invite Nations of the World to be Consecrated at Fatima
In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, the Portuguese bishops’ conference announced last week they would reconsecrate Portugal to Christ and Mary on the evening of March 25.
Pope Francis: It’s Time for Europe ‘to Recover Its Faith’
In two recent radio interviews, the Holy Father acknowledges danger of terrorists taking advantage of the refugee crisis, calls on the Church to go out into the world and warns against religious fundamentalism.
