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Belgium

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Cardinal warns of possible issue with Belgian king’s cause for sainthood

EUTANASIA, MEDICINE, PENTOBARBITAL

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In Belgium, Catholics propose alternatives to euthanasia

Pope Francis (C), Belgian King Philippe (L) and Queen Mathilde (R) visiting the royal crypt, below the Church of Notre-Dame de Laeken, where the tombs of many members of the Royal House of Belgium are gathered, in Laeken.

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Belgium angered by a pro-life pope

John Paul II

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John Paul II’s contrasting visits to Luxembourg and Belgium

Pope Francis looks on from the popemobile as he arrives at King Badouin Stadium to hold a holy mass, in Brussels on September 29, 2024. The pope is on a four-day apostolic journey to Luxembourg and Belgium.

Isabella H. de Carvalho

Despite pushback, Pope hit 5 key themes in Belgium

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Camille Dalmas

These 8 Belgians helped make the Catholic Church great

Pope Francis (C), Belgian King Philippe (L) and Queen Mathilde (R) visiting the royal crypt, below the Church of Notre-Dame de Laeken, where the tombs of many members of the Royal House of Belgium are gathered, in Laeken.

Kathleen N. Hattrup

Pope wants Belgian king who resisted abortion to be beatified

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Pope Francis’ ties with Belgium go back to the seminary

Pope Francis blesses the faithful at the end of his weekly general audience in Paul VI Hall

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Belgian abuse victims meet Pope: gratitude and skepticism

Pope Francis meets with bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated persons, seminarians and pastoral workers at The Koekelberg Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Brussels on September 28, 2024

Kathleen N. Hattrup

Off-script and off-program: Another surprise stop in Belgium for Pope

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Pope Francis addresses abuse crisis head-on in Belgium

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Isabella H. de Carvalho

Pope in Belgium: Meets authorities, royals and — surprises the elderly

roi Philippe Belgique

I.Media

The Belgian royal family’s profound and discreet Catholicism

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A pope, a heretic, a saint, and a scientist walked into a classroom …

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Pope Francis arrives in Luxembourg

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Archbishop of Brussels: People of all ages can discover Christ

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J-P Mauro

Belgium sees euthanasia increase by 15% in 2023

Frère Mutien Marie Wiaux

Anne Bernet

This saint proves you don’t need to be talented to be holy

St. Charles Borromeo Church, Antwerp, Belgium

J-P Mauro

Belgium sees decline in Mass attendance, but not Catholic identity

Merche Crespo

Belgian Royal Family spent Holy Week walking Camino de Santiago

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