Europe News
World Down Syndrome Day: Remembering the doctor who discovered the cause of Down syndrome
On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, we remember Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, a Catholic doctor on his way to sainthood. Read more
‘Go to Joseph’: What popes from Blessed Pius IX to Pope Francis have said about St. Joseph
From Blessed Pius IX to Francis, popes have underlined the importance of devotion to St. Joseph, husband of Mary. Read more
Christians pray 100 Our Fathers at St. Patrick’s grave in Ireland for peace and unity
It was the third year in a row that friends and strangers from all walks of life joined together in... Read more
Northern Ireland’s police service faces anti-Catholic discrimination cases
The cases come 23 years after the force was established to create a new start for policing after years of... Read more
Regnum Christi to review abuse prevention policies following arrest of former official
Regnum Christi has announced that it will review the protocols it has in place in Spain following five allegations of... Read more
Opus Dei prelate: ‘These are difficult times in the world and in the Church’
In his latest pastoral letter, the prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, reflected on how Christians should live joyfully... Read more
Legionaries of Christ priest accused of abusing 5 schoolgirls in Spain
According to several statements released by Highlands El Encinar School in recent days, Spain’s National Police arrested the priest on... Read more
Special Olympics World Winter Games kicks off in Turin, Italy, with 1,500 athletes
One of the largest inclusive sports events of the year, the games mark the first Special Olympics World Winter Games... Read more
UK pro-life leaders warn of ‘disaster’ in outsourcing assisted dying to private sector
Following a report that the U.K. government is considering contracting out assisted death to the private sector, Right to Life... Read more
Vatican clarifies that writings of Maria Valtorta are ‘not of supernatural origin’
The author, who remained bedridden for more than 30 years following an incident, claimed to have received visions and revelations... Read more
Spanish government considers including abortion as a constitutional right
Spain’s minister of equality, Ana Redondo, said such an inclusion would be “a good way to protect sexual and reproductive... Read more
Teacher at Opus Dei school in Spain maintains innocence after abuse conviction by Vatican
José María Martínez, a teacher at Gaztelueta School (an Opus Dei institution located in Lejona, Spain) was notified of his... Read more
EU bishops call for unity and solidarity with Ukraine amid geopolitical uncertainty
The European Catholic bishops stated that “Ukraine’s struggle for peace will also be decisive for the fate of Europe and... Read more
A ‘father of Europe’ is one step closer to beatification
Servant of God Alcide De Gasperi was one of the promoters of the project for a united Europe, inspired by... Read more
Trinitarian Order quietly helping persecuted Christians for 800 years
The Trinitarian Order comes to the aid of persecuted Christians in Syria, Nigeria, and northern India, among other places. Read more
Spanish bishops: Conditions for Pope Francis to resign are not met
The secretary-general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Bishop Francisco César García Magán, said the conditions for Pope Francis to resign... Read more
Poor Clare abbess criticizes Vatican order to close convents with fewer than 5 nuns
Sister María Victoria Triviño, OSC, made her critique in an article regarding the recent closure of a monastery that had... Read more
Islamist threat against Spanish cathedrals provokes calls for more security
The Observatory for Religious Freedom and Conscience is calling on Spain’s Ministry of the Interior to strengthen security at the... Read more
Salesians to elect new rector major to replace Cardinal Fernández Artime
Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime has had to resign in order to take up his new duties in the Vatican Curia... Read more
CNA explains: What’s at stake for Catholics in Germany’s 2025 election?
CNA explains what’s at stake for Catholics in Germany in the crucial 2025 election this Sunday. Read more
