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- 1Pope warns in Lourdes medicine must never serve programmed death▼Pope in Lourdes: 'Medicine must never be servant of programmed death'
Pope Leo spoke during a visit to the French shrine of Lourdes, a major Catholic pilgrimage site associated with healing, declaring that medicine must never become a servant of programmed death. The remarks were reported by Vatican News and read as a reaffirmation of Church teaching opposing euthanasia and assisted dying, framed in defence of care for the sick and vulnerable.
- 2Pope tells French bishops Church must speak in public square●Pope to French Bishops: Church bears prophetic authority in public square
The Pope told French bishops visiting the Vatican that the Catholic Church carries a prophetic authority and must remain a voice in the public square. Vatican News reported the address, in which he framed the Church's role as speaking on moral and social questions rather than retreating to the private sphere. The remarks come amid ongoing debates in France over secularism and the place of religion in public life.
- 3Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Church's Chicken Shooting●Woman gets 30 years after fatally shooting Church's Chicken employee
A woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after fatally shooting an employee at a Church's Chicken restaurant. The sentencing closes out the case, which has drawn widespread local attention in Memphis, where the news was reported. Details about the victim, the motive, or the court proceedings were not immediately provided, but the lengthy sentence reflects the severity of the crime.
- 4Church apologises for naming jailed priest in prayer list●Church apologises after jailed priest named in prayer list
A church has issued an apology after a jailed priest was named in its prayer list. Premier Christian News reported the story, which has prompted discussion about how congregations handle the privacy of clergy facing legal proceedings. Details of which church and priest are involved, and the circumstances of the imprisonment, remain limited in the available reporting.
- 5Historic Springfield African American church preserved through Drury partnership●Historic Springfield African American church will live on with Drury
A historically significant African American church in Springfield will be preserved through an arrangement with Drury University, ensuring the congregation's landmark continues to serve the community rather than being lost to redevelopment. The agreement gives the building a future under the university's stewardship. Local coverage has highlighted the importance of saving a site tied to the city's Black history, with residents welcoming the outcome for a church that has long anchored the neighborhood.