Europe News
Report on Europe finds 'numerous' anti-Christian actions, crimes
A new report says that 85 percent of hate crimes committed in Europe during 2011were aimed at Christians. Read more
Mexican priests in Rome thrilled over Pope's visit to homeland
The rector of the Pontifical Mexican College of Rome said local seminarians from Mexico are highly anticipating Pope Benedict's upcoming... Read more
Catholic appreciation offered for retiring Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has announced that he will step down as the highest clergyman of the Church of... Read more
Pope prays for victims of Swiss bus crash
Pope Benedict XVI has voiced his prayers and condolences for the victims of a deadly bus accident in Switzerland that... Read more
New poll shows Scotland opposed to 'gay marriage'
The majority of Scots do not support legal recognition of “gay marriage,” according to a recently conducted poll in the... Read more
Author shares a day in the life of imprisoned Pakistani mother
A French journalist who has chronicled the story of imprisoned Pakistani woman Asia Bibi, revealed a typical day for the... Read more
Eucharistic congress offers a new beginning for Irish Church
The 50th International Eucharistic Congress in Dublin will offer much-needed hope to the Irish Catholic Church, according to event organizers... Read more
UK archbishops explain their stand for authentic marriage
As the British government considers a proposal to institute same-sex “marriage,” the leaders of the Catholic Church in England and... Read more
Abortion accusations widen against Catholic hospitals in Spain
Various medical experts and pro-life leaders in Barcelona warned of reported abortions taking place in local Catholic hospitals and called... Read more
Convert priest thrilled to host Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury
Catholic convert Father Peter Hughes prefers to describe himself as “an Anglican who is now in full communion with Peter.” Read more
Morning-after pill leads to increased abortions in Spain
New data from Spain's Ministry of Health shows that since the morning-after pill has been made available without a prescription,... Read more
New music video project to promote inspirational artists
A new Catholic non-profit project called Music Visions aims to promote music artists who have messages of faith, joy and... Read more
God's word trumps popular opinion, archbishop teaches
Bishops should imitate St. Peter as leaders of the Church by following the word of God instead of shifting popular... Read more
Underground abortion doctor charged in Spain
A Peruvian doctor accused of leading an underground abortion ring in Barcelona will face 101 counts of criminal activity on... Read more
Irish Christians shocked by theft of saint's heart
The recent theft of a 12th century Irish saint's heart from a Dublin church has left local Christians stunned and... Read more
Italian astronaut glimpsed God's beauty while in space
The Italian astronaut who spoke to Pope Benedict XVI from space says that being in orbit inspires deep contemplation and... Read more
Catholics remember Shahbaz Bhatti one year after murder
The first anniversary of the murder of Pakistan Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti witnessed several memorials and acclamations for the man... Read more
Future Spanish saint's intercession cured 3-year-old
On Oct. 21, the Church will celebrate the canonization of Sister Carmen Salles y Barangueras, whose cause for sainthood was approved after... Read more
London Olympics spark fear of human trafficking increase
Catholic leaders in the United Kingdom are worried that London has become the new home for human traffickers with the... Read more
Scottish midwives lose case about objecting to abortion
Two Catholic midwives from Scotland have lost their legal battle to avoid taking part in abortion procedures on grounds of... Read more
