Europe News
Auschwitz Memorial chronicles the sacrifice of St. Maximilian Kolbe
The Auschwitz Memorial has published photos chronicling the sacrifice of St. Maximilian Kolbe, who died in the Nazi concentration camp... Read more
This former abortion nurse encountered Christ through the Missionaries of Charity
María Martínez Gómez is a former abortion nurse in Bilbao who used to go by the name “Amaya.” An unexpected... Read more
Catholic church vandalized in Liverpool
Merseyside Police are investigating the vandalization of St. Oswald's, a church in inner city Liverpool that had windows smashed and... Read more
White roses fall inside Roman basilica to mark 4th century Marian miracle
White rose petals fell from the ceiling of St. Mary Major Basilica Monday, as Romans celebrated the anniversary of a... Read more
Chesterton sainthood cause will not advance, Bishop Doyle says
A cause for the canonization of the pipe-smoking, plain-talking, mustachioed and beloved Catholic author Gilbert Keith (GK) Chesterton will not... Read more
Catholic scout troops in Europe find fellowship in sacraments, service
This week, as many as 5,000 Catholic scouts are walking historic pilgrimage routes to Rome that will culminate in a... Read more
Dutch burqa ban prompts concern for religion in the public square
A law professor at a Dutch university has noted concerns over the effects of a newly implemented law banning women... Read more
Glasgow archbishop appeals for asylum seekers being evicted
The Archbishop of Glasgow has written a letter to the UK Home Secretary calling the forced evictions of refugees and... Read more
The Dormition Fast: The Eastern Christian season leading to the Assumption
Each year the Eastern Catholic Churches, as well as other Eastern Christians, participate in a fasting season Aug. 14 in... Read more
Polish priest attacked in sacristy during apparent robbery
A Catholic priest was severely beaten in an attack by three men in the sacristy of St. John the Baptist... Read more
Europe heatwave could damage Notre-Dame, architect warns
Almost four months after a fire destroyed the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris, officials are concerned that the building is... Read more
UK High Court to hear case on medical treatment of Tafida Raqeeb
The High Court has agreed to hear in September a bid from the parents of Tafida Raqeeb to take her... Read more
Lord Alton: Abortion law imposed on N Ireland by UK Parliament
The British Parliament is imposing its will on the citizens of Northern Ireland by passing legislation decriminalizing abortion there, one... Read more
English bishop: Let's be cautious responding to comatose girl's situation
The English and Welsh bishops' representative on life issues urged Thursday that the public be reserved in judgement on the... Read more
UK is 'hijacking' N Ireland on abortion, bishops say
The bishops of Northern Ireland noted their alarm Wednesday at the British parliament's passage of a bill that will legalize... Read more
New study suggests link between autism and gender dysphoria
A new study suggests a link between autism, autistic traits, and identifying as transgender or non-binary, raising new questions about... Read more
UK government considering sanctions for religious freedom violators
UK Ambassador to the Holy See Sally Axworthy said this week that the UK government will consider a recommendation to... Read more
