Europe News
Socialist politician says Spanish bishop should be 'muzzled'
A socialist government official in Andalusia, Spain, called for a local Catholic bishop to be “muzzled” for arguing that men... Read more
Church of England allows gay men to become bishops
The Church of England has decided to permit gay male clergy in civil partnerships to become bishops, provided that they... Read more
Catholic churches set ablaze in Austria and France
Several Catholic churches in Europe were reportedly set on fire in the days before Christmas, raising concerns of vandalism motivated... Read more
Bishop highlights value of Latino Catholics in US Church
The newly appointed bishop of Lincoln, Neb., James D. Conley, said Americans nationwide can learn much from the Latino community... Read more
Children's music group wishes world Merry Christmas
An Austria-based singing group of children and teens has made a music video wishing a merry Christmas to the world... Read more
Pope's childhood letter to Baby Jesus shows his faith
A Christmas letter that Pope Benedict XVI wrote to Baby Jesus when he was seven years-old demonstrates his devotion to... Read more
Irish pro-lifers: abortion legislation will have election consequences
Pro-life leaders in Ireland have warned that the Fine Gael-run government’s introduction of legislation to legalize abortion will have consequences... Read more
Irish bishops say legalizing abortion will harm care for moms
The archbishops of Ireland say the government's consideration of legalizing abortion would harm the country's world-renowned health care practices for... Read more
Irish government proposals would allow abortion
The Irish government has announced that it will introduce legislation on abortion that will legalize the procedure in cases where... Read more
Communications think tank promotes family in media
Family and Media is celebrating its seventh year of studying the impact of the media on the family and offering... Read more
Italian pro-lifers demand taxpayers not be forced to pay for abortions
A pro-life group in Italy is calling on government officials in the region of Tuscany to implement a fiscal policy... Read more
France monitoring traditionalist Catholics for 'religious pathology'
A French cabinet member announced that the government will monitor certain groups for "religious pathology," including a traditionalist Catholic organization,... Read more
Cardinal says American Catholics should head battle for human rights
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for Bishops, said the Catholics of America should be “on the front... Read more
Bishops say Our Lady of Guadalupe still brings Christ to Americas
Nearly five hundred years later, Our Lady of Guadalupe is still drawing men and women of the Americas to Christ,... Read more
Mother recalls son waking from coma as best Christmas gift
After spending ten years in a comatose state, a young Italian man named Maximiliano Tresoldi woke up on Christmas of... Read more
Virgin of Guadalupe the best evangelist, Supreme Knight reflects
Our Lady of Guadalupe is the model for evangelization, especially in America, according to Carl Anderson, head of the Knights... Read more
Pope says truth, not relativism, is source of non-violence
Pope Benedict XVI told a group of Catholic theological leaders that commitment to objective truth is not a cause for... Read more
Cuba dictatorship an embarrassment, Spanish politician says
The president of the People's Party in Madrid, Esperanza Aguirre, called on Spaniards to commit to the democratization of Cuba... Read more
Irish pro-lifers hold vigil against abortion legislation
Thousands of Irish pro-life demonstrators packed the street outside of the Dáil Eireann in Dublin for a Vigil for Life... Read more
Duchess of Cambridge's illness could save lives, author says
The Duchess of Cambridge’s stay in the hospital for severe morning sickness could help other women avoid aborting their children,... Read more
