Europe News
Madrid, Barcelona, Canary Islands possible destinations for Pope Leo XIV in 2026
Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands are likely destinations in 2026 for Pope Leo XIV to visit. Read more
Spain, Catholic Church sign agreement to compensate victims of sexual abuse
The Church and the Spanish government have signed an agreement to provide a channel for compensating victims of sexual abuse. Read more
‘Making room for God’: MEHR conference draws over 11,000 in Germany
The four-day MEHR conference drew participants from across the European continent to hear from international speakers, including American presenters. Read more
Late vocations program in Austria allows priest to keep his current job
The Catholic Church in Austria has launched a new program for late vocations that allows the priest to also maintain... Read more
Czech town may build world’s largest 3D-printed church in historic reversal
The church tower will be constructed using 3D printing technology, but whether the entire church will be printed is to... Read more
Scottish bishops denounce ‘buffer zone’ law
Scottish bishops have denounced a law establishing so-called “buffer zones” around abortion facilities. Read more
Nearly 2 million people to march in Poland for Three Kings Procession
The annual event draws participants who dress as biblical characters, wear paper crowns, and sing Christmas carols while following figures... Read more
Ahead of UN Venezuela meeting, world powers respond to Maduro extraction
Pope Leo XIV has not yet commented on Saturday’s operation, though observers expect him to address the situation at his... Read more
A homecoming of mercy: The charity that returns Ireland’s dead
How the Kevin Bell Trust takes care of everything for families when tragedy strikes abroad. Read more
Pope Leo XIV mourns for victims of fire in Swiss bar on New Year’s Eve
Pope Leo expressed his closeness and compassion to the relatives of the victims. Read more
Tabernacle forced open, Blessed Sacrament stolen from monastery in Spain
The tabernacle in a Spanish monastery has been forced open and the Blessed Sacrament stolen. Read more
Dublin archbishop challenges politicians to show leadership in promoting peace
At a Mass for the World Day of Peace, Dublin Archbishop Dermot Farrell called upon Ireland’s politicians to show leadership... Read more
Historic Dutch former Catholic church destroyed by fire on New Year’s Day
A fire reduced the famed 150-year-old building mostly to ash in a matter of hours. Read more
Thousands of young Europeans are beginning the new year at ecumenical gathering
Thousands of European youth are in Paris for an ecumenical event organized by the Taizé Community. Read more
Bosnian Muslims murdered his family, but later as a priest he forgave them
Twenty years after his father and other relatives were murdered by Muslim militiamen in Bosnia, Father Pero Miličević was finally... Read more
Northern Ireland’s only Catholic college celebrates 125 years of training teachers
St. Mary’s University College in Belfast is marking the 125th year of a remarkable journey that began in 1900. Read more
Vatican expert: Co-Redemptrix title of Mary not absolutely prohibited
Vatican expert explains that the titles “Co-Redemptrix” and “Mediatrix” will no longer be used in the liturgy or official documents... Read more
Italian family preserves 300-year tradition of handmade Nativity scenes
Neapolitan Nativity scenes reflect the style and dress of the 1700s in Naples, the century in which they became popularized... Read more
‘From despair to serenity’: The Italian nun saving women from human trafficking
Sister Carla Venditti of the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus lives in Avezzano, Italy, and is known as... Read more
First Holy Door closed: ‘Special time for the Church is closed, but not God’s grace’
The Holy Door of St. Mary Major Basilica, one of five in Rome for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope,... Read more
