Europe News

This LGBT advocate changed his mind about Christian bakers

Feb 3, 2016

Peter Tatchell is a passionate human rights campaigner who outwardly voices his support of same-sex marriage and LGBT issues.  Read more

Hundreds of thousands participate in Family Day in Rome, protesting a new bill that would legalize civil unions in Italy.

Hundreds of thousands attend ‘Family Day’ as Italy debates same-sex unions

Jan 30, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Hundreds of thousands are estimated to have gathered for ‘Family Day’ at the historic site in the capital city a... Read more

Yes, ISIS is guilty of genocide, says European human rights group

Jan 28, 2016

By Matt Hadro

Europe’s leading human rights body passed a resolution on Wednesday calling ISIS atrocities a “genocide,” a week before the European... Read more

A ditch filled with sewage and garbage in a street of South Sudan.

It's time to put the heat on South Sudan's leaders, bishop says

Jan 28, 2016

By Elise Harris

Bishop Santo Loku Pio Doggale joined his brother prelates from South Sudan and Sudan for a time of rest and... Read more

Pope Francis at an ecumenical Vespers at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, with Orthodox Metropolitan Gennadios and David Moxon, an Anglican bishop, Jan. 25, 2016.

Christians are united by mission and conversion, Pope Francis reflects

Jan 25, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis on Monday marked the conclusion of the Week for Christian Unity, saying all Christians are united by the... Read more

London.

Young people in London hear Catholic view on sex and love

Jan 24, 2016

By Ann Schneible

Helping young Catholics engage their culture on matters of human dignity and sexuality – based on the writings of St.... Read more

Watch this video and 'wake up' from indifference to persecuted Christians

Jan 21, 2016

A video that shares the testimonies of people who have personally suffered the persecution of Christians in the Middle East... Read more

Is love fading from your marriage? Ask Mary for help, this bishop advises

Jan 20, 2016

The love in a marriage is like “the wine at the wedding feast of Cana,” a Spanish bishop said in... Read more

This man has been in a coma for 33 years – and his wife has stayed by his side

Jan 20, 2016

After sustaining a damaged leg tendon in 1982, 34-year old international footballer Jean-Pierre Adams thought that a routine knee surgery... Read more

Pope Francis is greeted at Rome's Major Synagogue, Jan. 17, 2016.

Let's unite against war and violence, Pope Francis urges at Roman synagogue

Jan 17, 2016

Speaking Sunday at the major synagogue of Rome, Pope Francis called on Jews and Christians to counter the conflict, war,... Read more

Riccardo Di Segni, Chief Rabbi of Rome, speaks at a conference at the Pontifical Lateran University, Jan. 14, 2016.

Religious differences are a 'seed of peace', Rome's chief rabbi says

Jan 16, 2016

By Elise Harris

Riccardo Di Segni, the chief rabbi of Rome, said Pope Francis’ visit to Rome’s major synagogue this weekend is a... Read more

These three Catholic inmates in Milan are making Eucharistic Hosts

Jan 15, 2016

The penitential path for three convicted murderers in Italy includes a unique role at Mass: they make the Eucharistic hosts... Read more

Anglican Episcopal clergy.

Anglican leaders smack Episcopal Church over gay marriage

Jan 14, 2016

A meeting of national leaders of the Anglican Communion on Thursday issued a statement reprimanding the Episcopal Church, its American... Read more

Boys choir.

Fr. Georg Ratzinger says he was unaware of sex abuse claims in German boy's choir

Jan 12, 2016

The elder brother of retired Pope Benedict XVI said that he was unaware of any sexual abuse occurring at a... Read more

Cardinal Marx at the German Bishops' press conference at the Teutonic College on October 5, 2015.

After week of silence, German bishops respond to Cologne attacks

Jan 11, 2016

A week after hundreds were attacked in Cologne on New Year’s Eve, Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising... Read more

Central American migrants in Mexico.

Collection from Mexico papal Masses to fund migrant centers

Jan 8, 2016

By Elise Harris

Funds raised during the collection in Pope Francis' public Masses in Mexico have a special destination: they will be used... Read more

An all-Ireland pro-life rally in Dublin.

It's a human value: Northern Irish pro-lifers call for appeal to abortion ruling

Jan 8, 2016

For many reasons, pro-life advocates in Northern Ireland want the attorney general to challenge a November court ruling that would... Read more

Indian Women.

Soon to be saints? India's Christians killed in brutal 2008 massacre

Jan 5, 2016

By Elise Harris

The green light has officially been given to open the cause for sainthood of the nearly 100 Christians murdered in... Read more

This midwife can't get a job in Sweden - and it's a serious problem

Jan 4, 2016

For years, Ellinor Grimmark had dreamed of being a midwife in her Swedish hometown of Skarstad.   Read more

What is the devil's favorite sin? An exorcist responds

Dec 28, 2015

Is an exorcist afraid?  What is the devil’s favorite sin? These and other questions were tackled in an interview this summer... Read more