Europe News

Bern, Switzerland.

Switzerland’s largest Catholic women’s group drops ‘Catholic’ from name

Jun 3, 2025

By Alexander Folz

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, presidential candidate of the Law and Justice Party (PiS), speaks to supporters following the Polish presidential runoff election on June 1, 2025.

Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with Catholic values platform

Jun 2, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Karol Nawrocki vowed to maintain close ties between the Polish government and the Catholic Church, saying he views it as... Read more

In the morning, the Holy Blood is venerated in St. Salvator Cathedral during a Eucharistic celebration, with archbishop of Tehran Cardinal Dominique Mathieu concelebrating. Then during the procession, he carries the reliquary for part of the route on May 29, 2025.

PHOTOS: 45,000 attend Bruges’ Holy Blood Procession honoring Christ’s relic

May 31, 2025

By Thomas Philipp Reiter

The Medieval city of Bruges, Belgium, marked a centuries-old tradition with veneration of the UNESCO-honored Holy Blood Procession on the... Read more

Just a mention of Lough Derg summons tales of sleep deprivation, discomfort, and hunger, but it’s a deeply spiritual place of renewal and hope, from which faithful pilgrims often emerge reborn through the rituals of self-purification.

Barefoot and hungry pilgrims keep returning to Ireland’s most grueling pilgrimage

May 31, 2025

By Patrick J. Passmore

Lough Derg is renowned among the faithful for its physically grueling but spiritually uplifting three-day pilgrimage.  Read more

An attendee prays the rosary during a demonstration called by the association “La Marche pour la vie” against abortion and euthanasia in Versailles, southwest of Paris, on March 4, 2024.

French bishops condemn passage of euthanasia bill, call for compassionate alternatives

May 31, 2025

By Solène Tadié

The amended version of the law was passed on May 27 with 305 votes in favor and 199 against. Read more

The Paderborn Cathedral in Germany

German archdiocese distances itself from controversial performance in cathedral

May 29, 2025

By Alexander Folz

The Archdiocese of Paderborn in western Germany expressed regret that the staging had “hurt religious feelings” and has since initiated... Read more

The case containing the body of St.Teresa of Ávila after an extraordinary public exposition in 2025.

More than 90,000 people venerated body of St. Teresa of Ávila during public exposition

May 28, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Approximately 93,000 faithful venerated the body of St. Teresa of Jesus (Ávila), which was publicly exhibited May 11–25 for the... Read more

Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, presides over a celebratory liturgy at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on the occasion of the World Day of Eastern Christians on May 25, 2025.

Eastern icons at Notre-Dame in Paris: A step toward greater unity?

May 27, 2025

By Souhail Lawand

On the World Day of Eastern Christians, a liturgy was celebrated at Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on Sunday, May 25,... Read more

The Lecceto hermitage near Siena, Italy.

Augustinian nuns of Lecceto reflect on life of prayer and friendship with Pope Leo XIV

May 27, 2025

By Veronica Giacometti

Sister Sara Maria of the Augustinian nuns of Lecceto speaks about the activities of the monastery in the province of... Read more

Casamari Abbey in Italy.

Casamari Abbey: Cistercian art, ancient remedies, and praying monks

May 26, 2025

By Emma Silvestri

The monastery of Casamari in Italy was built in the 11th century on the foundations of a temple dedicated to... Read more

Pope Leo XIV prays at St. Mary Major, May 25, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV prays before the icon of Mary, ‘Health of the Roman People,’ in St. Mary Major

May 25, 2025

By David Ramos

Pope Leo XIV prayed at the Basilica of St. Mary Major following the Mass where he took possession of the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV sits in the cathedral of Rome, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, a symbol of his authority as bishop of Rome, on May 25, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV delivers first homily as bishop of Rome at Basilica of St. John Lateran

May 25, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first homily as Bishop of Rome at the Basilica of St. John Lateran, where he... Read more

Pope Leo XIV greets the mayor of Rome at the foot of the Capitoline Steps before taking possession of St. John Lateran as bishop of Rome, May 25, 2025.

Leo XIV tells mayor of Rome: ‘Today I can say that through you and with you, I am Roman’  

May 25, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Pope Leo XIV addressed Rome’s mayor minutes before making his way to the Basilica of St. John Lateran to take... Read more

The nave of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral on Nov. 29, 2024.

French bishops lead prayer vigil at Notre-Dame amid euthanasia debate

May 25, 2025

By Solène Tadié

Organized by the bishops of the Île-de-France region, the vigil has taken place annually since 2009. Read more

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From an exorcist: 5 spiritual weapons to fight the devil

May 24, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Father Cristian Meriggi, an exorcist priest of the Archdiocese of Florence, Italy, shares the five spiritual weapons he uses and... Read more

Irish high cross at the Rock of Cashel in County Tipperary, Ireland.

Poll takes pulse of religion, spirituality in Ireland

May 23, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

The Dublin-based Iona Institute for Religion and Society has released a comprehensive report that highlights significant shifts in religious attitudes... Read more

Pope Leo XIV prays in front of the famous icon at the Shrine of the Mother of Good Counsel in Genazzano, Italy, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Our Lady of Good Counsel: All about this devotion and Pope Leo XIV’s connection to it

May 22, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Pope Leo XIV, the first pope to come from the Order of St. Augustine, made a visit very early in... Read more

As prior of the Augustinians (below, in a white shirt), in 2003 Leo XIV visited the Valley of the Fallen with a group of young people.

Pope Leo XIV’s connection to Spanish Civil War martyrs, Valley of the Fallen

May 20, 2025

By Nicolás de Cárdenas

Pope Leo XIV carries on his pectoral cross a relic of an Augustinian martyr bishop, Anselmo Polanco, who was executed... Read more

St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

100 years after her canonization, St. Thérèse’s ‘Little Way’ still guides hearts to God

May 16, 2025

By Solène Tadié

The centenary year of St. Thérèse’s canonization began Jan. 4 and will continue until Christmas, with a weekend of celebrations... Read more

In 1887, during a pilgrimage to Rome, Thérèse Martin — now known around the world as St. Thérèse of Lisieux — visited the chapel of Mater Admirabilis, tucked inside a convent atop the Spanish Steps.

Discover the chapel at the Spanish Steps where St. Thérèse prayed for her vocation

May 16, 2025

By Courtney Mares

This year marks the 100th anniversary of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s canonization on May 17, 1925. Read more