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Pope Francis drew an estimated 600,000 people to his final Mass in East Timor, a turnout exceeding half the nation’s population. The event, held at Tasitolu Park, the site of a 1989 Mass by St. John Paul II, was a testament to the deep Catholic faith of the Timorese people and the significance of the papal visit. Francis’s visit comes two decades after East Timor gained independence, and he spoke of the nation’s progress while also calling for strengthened public institutions and care for the vulnerable.

A woman has found herself in a marital dilemma after her husband’s sudden return to Catholicism has significantly impacted their intimate life. The husband, who was once open to non-penetrative foreplay, now believes it to be sinful and insists on penis-in-vagina sex exclusively. Despite the wife expressing her need for greater intimacy, her husband remains unyielding, citing religious restrictions. Their marriage is reportedly on the brink of collapse, with divorce being considered. The situation has sparked a debate among users on Reddit, with some advocating for counseling and others suggesting divorce.

Italy’s Senate has approved a measure allowing anti-abortion groups to access public counseling centers where women considering abortions receive support. The move reignites debate over abortion rights in the predominantly Catholic country, 46 years after the procedure was legalized. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s far-right government argues the change aligns with the 1978 law legalizing abortion, which includes provisions to support motherhood and prevent the procedure. However, the left-wing opposition sees the change as an erosion of women’s reproductive rights. The amendment comes amidst contrasting developments in abortion access across Europe, with France enshrining the right to abortion in its constitution while Poland considers easing its restrictive abortion laws.