Europe News
Vatican calls for AIDS medicine to be free
At the 8th International AIDS Conference in Rome, the Vatican urged that medicines used to treat afflicted patients in Africa... Read more
Emotional goodbye for young Italian mother who died for unborn child
Hundreds of Italians gathered at the Church of St. Francisca Romana in Rome on June 16 for the funeral Mass... Read more
Syrian bishop says civil war not the only option
One of Syria's most senior Catholic bishops believes his country can still regain the path to peace and reform despite... Read more
Pope declares St. John of Avila shrine a Pontifical Basilica
Pope Benedict XVI has made the Shrine of St. John of Avila in Montilla, Spain, where the future Doctor of... Read more
Ban lifted on schoolgirl's Catholic fundraising effort
A Scottish schoolgirl who raised money for a Catholic charity by posting photos of her school lunches online has beat... Read more
Beatification bid launched for historic Opus Dei member
The cause for the beatification of Dora del Hoyo, one of the first collaborators of the founder of Opus Dei,... Read more
UK poll finds low support for 'gay marriage' legalization
A recent poll in the United Kingdom found that most gay, lesbian and transgendered people in the country do not... Read more
Pope calls for continued renewal amid liturgical abuses
At the conclusion of the 50th Eucharistic Congress in Ireland, Pope Benedict urged ongoing liturgical renewal – as outlined by... Read more
Some think new bishops in Ireland should be non-Irish
A leading commentator on the future of the Catholic Church in Ireland is asking the Vatican to consider appointing non-Irish... Read more
At penitential site, Cardinal Ouellet asks forgiveness for abuse
At the request of Pope Benedict XVI, Cardinal Marc Ouellet visited Ireland’s traditional penitential pilgrimage site of Lough Derg to... Read more
Eucharistic Congress opens with reflection on 'treasure of the Church'
The Church has nothing greater to offer than Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist, Cardinal Marc Ouellet said as he... Read more
Pope challenges European soccer stars to promote noble virtues
Pope Benedict XVI is urging those participating in soccer’s 2012 European Championship to promote “noble human values” during the tournament... Read more
Pope sends jubilee congratulations to Queen Elizabeth
Pope Benedict XVI has written to Queen Elizabeth to congratulate her on “the happy occasion” of her Diamond Jubilee as... Read more
Poverty in Spain comparable to post-war Europe, charity reports
Julio Beamonte, the director of Catholic charity Caritas in Madrid, warned that current poverty levels in Spain are rivaling those... Read more
UK ordinariate adapts Anglican prayers for Catholic use
The Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham is preparing to publish its daily liturgical prayer book, as part of... Read more
Spanish Catholic foundation announces mystical poetry contest
A Madrid-based Catholic foundation has launched its 32nd annual contest for the Fernando Rielo Worldwide Prize for Mystical Poetry. Read more
Pro-life groups rally against Spain's abortion law
Pro-life groups in Spain are urging reform the country’s law on abortion, as 120 associations, clinics and health care professionals... Read more
God holds the 'heart of mankind' in his hand, Pope says
At the conclusion of a lunch with Church leaders in Milan on June 3, Pope Benedict XVI said that despite... Read more
St. John Vianney relic headed to England for first time
Bishop Mark Davies of Shrewsbury is asking Catholics to make a pilgrimage to venerate the heart of Saint John Vianney... Read more
Pope: The married family can change the world
Pope Benedict XVI has told the 7th World Meeting of Families in Milan that the family based upon marriage can... Read more
