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- Luxembourg includes ‘freedom to abort’ in its constitution, following France's lead 07/03/2026Although abortion has been legal in the country since 1978, by a large majority vote in the legislature the small European nation has inserted the "freedom to abort" in the constitution.
- ‘Baraniak, you can’t act like a swine’: The Salesian bishop who defied Stalinism 07/03/2026Polish archbishop Antoni Baraniak was beaten, starved, and interrogated 145 times by the Stalinist regime — and never yielded.
- English historian and pro-life advocate Jack Scarisbrick dies at 97 06/03/2026The Henry VIII scholar who contributed to “Catholic revisionism” was known for his commitment to pro-life advocacy and helping pregnant women.
- Scottish bishops urge politicians to reject ‘dreadful’ assisted suicide bill 06/03/2026With a final vote on the controversial proposal due to take place on March 17, Scottish bishops have made an urgent plea to Scottish politicians to reject the legislation.
- Formerly gay Christian convert wins court battle in Malta over ban on ‘conversion therapy’ 06/03/2026After a three-year process, a judge in Malta ruled that Matthew Grech did not violate the country’s ban on advertising “conversion therapy” by sharing his conversion story in a news media interview.