Europe News
World's bishops make progress in abuse response
Father Robert Oliver, the Vatican's new person responsible for investigating cases of clerical sex abuse, says that over three-quarters of... Read more
UK bishops decry advancement of 'gay marriage' bill
After a bill allowing same-sex “marriage” passed in the U.K.'s House of Commons, local Catholic bishops have warned that the... Read more
Our Lady of Czestochowa icon touring Spain
A replica image of Our Lady of Czestochowa is currently traveling throughout Spain on a pro-life and pro-family pilgrimage that... Read more
Cardinal Burke heartened by US pro-life marches
Cardinal Raymond Burke says that the pro-life marches taking place across America this week “are a most important witness to... Read more
Rio de Janeiro safe for visitors, World Youth Day official says
After meeting with the Vatican, an organizer for World Youth Day 2013 said that fear for safety should not keep... Read more
Vatican official says US pro-life marches have global impact
A top Vatican official on life issues called the protests sweeping across the U.S. this week against abortion a historic... Read more
Berlin archdiocese undergoing significant restructuring
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki has finalized plans to cut the number of churches in the Archdiocese of Berlin by over... Read more
Crowds at Irish rally show country's pro-life legacy
Fine Gael, the majority party in the Irish coalition government, will have “awoken a sleeping giant” if they move to... Read more
Cardinal: If Lefebvre had seen proper Mass, he may not have split
According to a Spanish cardinal, the superior general of the Society of St. Pius X once said that if the... Read more
New journalism program launched amid Pope's Twitter success
A pontifical university in Rome is launching a new digital journalism program on Feb. 14 as widespread response to Pope... Read more
European religious freedom ruling greeted as step forward
A European court's new decision in the case of four British Christians claiming religious discrimination in their workplaces was received... Read more
Irish pro-lifers rally at defining moment in abortion law
A Jan. 19 pro-life vigil in Dublin aims to rally against the government's proposal to permit some abortions, warning that... Read more
Over 1,000 English priests write letter defending marriage
More than one thousand priests signed a letter to a British daily urging local lawmakers “not to be afraid to... Read more
Facebook abortion ads prompt call for pro-life action
Facebook must be called on to refuse abortion ads that target U.K. women, says a pro-life leader who warns the... Read more
Protestors report 1 million in Paris march to defend marriage
Over one million people reportedly took to the streets in France on Jan. 13 in opposition to President Francois Hollande's... Read more
John Paul II received 'help' from miner in priesthood vocation
One of the closest collaborators of Blessed John Paul II, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, recounted in Rome a little-known story... Read more
Spanish athlete sets example of kindness, sportsmanship
Spanish athlete Ivan Fernandez Anaya made news when he allowed another runner who was leading a race to finish first,... Read more
Next bishop of Limerick, Ireland seeks new start
The priest named as the next Bishop of Limerick called for a “new start” three years after the diocese’s previous... Read more
Hundreds of thousands to flood Paris in support of marriage
Supporters of traditional marriage expect hundreds of thousands of marchers to turn out for an upcoming national rally in opposition... Read more
Anglican nuns praised for joining Catholic Church
A group of 11 Anglican nuns who were received into the communion of the Catholic Church Jan. 1 were lauded... Read more
