Europe News
Abducted Catholic priest released in Ukraine amid unrest
In the midst of ongoing fighting in eastern Ukraine, a Roman Catholic priest from Poland who was kidnapped May 27... Read more
European Commission rejects pro-life citizens’ initiative
The European Commission has rejected the pro-life citizens’ initiative “One of Us,” which sought to ban E.U. funding for research... Read more
Religious tensions subside amid Balkan floods
Amid the “inconceivable amount of devastation” caused by floods in Bosnia-Herzegovina, people are crossing ethnic and religious lines to help... Read more
Austrian couple excommunicated for simulating Mass
An Austrian bishop has announced that a married couple, including a leader with a dissenting Catholic organization, have excommunicated themselves... Read more
Holy See did not violate torture convention, UN committee says
A U.N. anti-torture committee report has said that the Holy See did not violate the international Convention Against Torture. Read more
Vatican newspaper gives voice to women in the Church
The co-founder of a monthly insert on women's issues in the Vatican newspaper says its pages offer a valuable platform... Read more
Archbishop: Europe’s governments ignore attacks on Christians
European governments and politicians have failed to properly address increasing attacks on Christians, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein said during a talk... Read more
Lasallian Brothers elect American superior general
The French-founded Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools have elected Brother Robert Schieler, an American with extensive education... Read more
Pope names bishop for England's Hallam diocese
Pope Francis on May 20 appointed Bishop Ralph Heskett of Gibraltar to become the next Bishop of Hallam in England’s... Read more
Anti-human trafficking effort launched ahead of World Cup
The U.S. embassy to the Holy See has partnered with women religious in a new anti-human trafficking campaign being launched... Read more
Rabbi relates roots of Pope’s Holy Land visit in their friendship
Abraham Skorka, an Argentine rabbi who has long been a friend of Pope Francis, has told a Jesuit magazine of... Read more
Italian bishop's abortion clinic remark draws criticism
An Italian bishop's comment that appeared to denigrate pro-life advocates who pray at abortion clinics drew criticism from a pro-life... Read more
Focolare movement still working for goal of a united world, leader says
Ecclesial movements’ work to promote peace should be “an effort to witness” that it is possible, according to Maria Voce,... Read more
Russian prison chaplain witnesses stories of conversion, hope
Despite its challenges, prison ministry in the Russian Federation is an important apostolate, changing lives and leading to conversions, a... Read more
Vocation is 'never static,' reflects newly appointed Irish bishop
Father Kevin Doran, whom Pope Francis appointed Bishop of Elphin, Ireland, on May 14 has emphasized that one’s personal vocation... Read more
Animated video on John Paul II aims to evangelize youth
In honor of the canonization of St. John Paul II, audiovisual resource page Catholic Link has created an animated video... Read more
Catholic publishers see boost from interest in Pope Francis
The “Francis effect” has invigorated Catholic publishing houses, and religious books are becoming less of a niche market, publishers at... Read more
Exorcism conference trains priests in 'ministry of love'
For the ninth consecutive year, a group of experts met in Rome to train those interested in the ministry of... Read more
Critic says UN risks credibility with Catholic torture charges
Insinuations at a U.N. committee hearing that Catholic teaching against abortion may violate an international anti-torture convention has raised questions... Read more
Vatican doctrine head: LCWR has moved beyond Church, faith
In an address to the presidency of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Cardinal Gerhard Müller reaffirmed the necessity of... Read more
