Europe News
As war and division spread, Europe’s churches renew call for prayer and unity
In a letter addressed to Catholic bishops across the continent, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius, Lithuania, linked this call to... Read more
Dutch conservative activist and Catholic convert barred from entering the UK
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Christian symbols in public buildings on trial before European Court of Human Rights
ADF International goes to court to defend the right to display Christian symbols in Greece’s public buildings. Read more
French bishops condemn euthanasia bill ahead of Senate debate
The bill criminalizes “obstructing aid-in-dying” — mirroring abortion penalties — with up to two years in prison and a 30,000-euro... Read more
Italian diocese to award $58K to international ‘economy of fraternity’ prize winners
The former archbishop of Assisi, Domenico Sorrentino, instituted the award in 2020 on the day of St. Carlo Acutis’ Oct.... Read more
First Catholic school in Finland: The dream of Helsinki’s only Catholic bishop
Bishop Raimo Goyarrola of Helsinki, Finland’s only Catholic bishop, hopes to open the first Catholic school in the country in... Read more
Czech bishop declares Year of Reconciliation 80 years after World War II expulsions
Bishop Stanislav Přibyl of Litoměřice has declared a Year of Reconciliation marking 80 years since the expulsion of millions of... Read more
Gänswein says he prays to Benedict XVI, confirms hope for beatification cause
The apostolic nuncio to the Baltic states offered personal reflections on his new diplomatic mission, Christmas in Lithuania, and his... Read more
St. Elena House launches in UK to help Catholics ‘catch the fire’ of God’s love
Northampton, England, welcomes St. Elena House, a new community focused on prayer and mission inspired by the call to a... Read more
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
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
