Europe News
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
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
