Europe News
Scottish youth bring faith to the field in the Caritas Cup
In dioceses and schools across Scotland, the Caritas Cup organizes local tournaments that bring together young people from Catholic schools... Read more
UPDATE: Parliament takes steps to decriminalize abortions in England and Wales
British lawmakers voted to decriminalize abortions in England and Wales in a move that pro-life advocates say could endanger women... Read more
Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as ‘most famous exorcist of the 20th century’
Father Marcello Lanza of the International Association of Exorcists recently honored Father Gabriele Amorth on the 100th anniversary of Amorth’s... Read more
St. Anthony of Padua considered ‘all the world as his home’
Today the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, whose widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out... Read more
French president to push social media ban for children under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other European and North American leaders in a call for age verification requirements for... Read more
Bishop of Graz in Austria ‘stunned and shaken’ after deadly school shooting
The bishop of Graz-Seckau in Austria, Wilhelm Krautwaschl, expressed being “stunned and shaken” following a deadly shooting at a school... Read more
Italian abuse survivor: Bishops’ report doesn’t show full scale of crisis
Chiara Griffini, president of the Italian bishops’ conference’s Office for the Protection of Minors, said the increase in cases was... Read more
England’s WeBelieve festival to showcase beauty and diversity of the Catholic Church
The historic Catholic festival in the U.K. will blend tradition and worship with a focus on unity. Read more
Chartres pilgrimage draws 19,000 in show of faith and tradition
The three-day trek from Paris to Chartres represents a demanding challenge — both physical and spiritual — that continues to... Read more
Swedish cardinal reflects on conclave, says he’s ‘grateful’ for Pope Leo XIV
Swedish Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV “was first and foremost a unifying experience.” Read more
Over 10,000 pilgrims gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally
This past weekend, over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th... Read more
Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life
The short film called “Lego Movie — The Incredible Life of Carlo Acutis” is now available on YouTube under the... Read more
Belgian police arrest pro-life, child advocates for protesting child transgender procedures
The demonstrators were surrounded by an angry mob as they held signs that read “Children are never born in the... Read more
Record 19,000 young Catholics to walk Paris-Chartres pilgrimage amid Vatican scrutiny
Organized by the French Notre-Dame de Chrétienté association, the three-day walking journey is set to take place this year from... Read more
Record number of adults baptized in Dublin as faith grows among young Irish
Church leaders in Dublin say Ireland’s increase in adult baptisms is a journey of accompaniment and catechesis. Read more
Angela Musolesi, assistant to exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth: ‘The devil is afraid of me’
A Franciscan nun, Sister Angela Musolesi collaborated for 28 years with the renowned Italian priest and exorcist Father Gabriel Amorth. Read more
Switzerland’s largest Catholic women’s group drops ‘Catholic’ from name
Originally founded a century ago, the Swiss Catholic Women’s Federation was established to preserve Catholic life in families, communities, and... Read more
Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with Catholic values platform
Karol Nawrocki vowed to maintain close ties between the Polish government and the Catholic Church, saying he views it as... Read more
PHOTOS: 45,000 attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession honoring Christ’s relic
The Medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, marked a centuries-old tradition with veneration of the UNESCO-honored Holy Blood Procession on the... Read more
Barefoot and hungry pilgrims keep returning to Ireland’s most grueling pilgrimage
Lough Derg is renowned among the faithful for its physically grueling but spiritually uplifting three-day pilgrimage. Read more
