Europe News
Spanish cardinal urges welcome of immigrants
During the World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Jan. 15, the archbishop of Madrid called on Christians to welcome... Read more
Illustrated novel released on Austrian martyr
A Spain-based publisher released a graphic novel on the life of Blessed Jacob Gapp, a priest from Austria who was... Read more
Controversial John Paul II statue will get makeover
The much criticized 12-foot bronze sculpture of Blessed John Paul II that stands outside of Rome’s main train station will... Read more
Greatest crisis in the world is one of faith, bishop says
Archbishop Carlos Osoro of Valencia, Spain said that the biggest problem the world faces today is the result of “excluding... Read more
Italian bishops propose evangelizing in shopping malls
The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano published remarks on Jan. 4 by two Italian bishops who urged Catholics to spread the... Read more
Pro-life group urges Spain to overturn abortion law
Right to Life in Spain recently gave the country’s health official 300 pacifiers representing the number of abortions that take... Read more
Lifelong Jewish friend of John Paul II dies at age 90
Jerzy Kluger, the lifelong Jewish friend of Pope John Paul II, died at the age of 90 on Jan. 2... Read more
European bishops urge defense of Christian family
European bishops called on Catholics gathered Dec. 30 in Madrid’s Colombus Square for a public Mass to uphold family values... Read more
Self-help book for gay community on the rise despite protests
A Spanish publisher says that protests demanding the self-help book “How to Understand and Be Cured of Homosexuality” be taken... Read more
After abuse report, Dutch Catholic Church expresses shock and shame
The Netherlands’ bishops and leaders of Catholic religious orders are “shocked” by a new report from a commission investigating sexual... Read more
Hopes for 2012 papal visit to Ireland rekindled
The Irish government signaled on Wednesday that it would accept a visit next June by Pope Benedict for the Dublin... Read more
Dublin archbishop says lapsed Catholics should admit their non-belief
Non-practicing and non-believing Irish Catholics should be honest about their relation to the Church, Dublin Archbishop Diarmuid Martin told the... Read more
Switzerland’s newest bishop ready to evangelize
Bishop Charles Morerod, the newest bishop in the Catholic Church, is ready to evangelize Switzerland, despite the size of the... Read more
Spanish bishop calls for authentic joy in Christmas season
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez of Cordoba, Spain said the upcoming Christmas season should be a time of great joy for believers,... Read more
Thousands attend funeral of beloved Chinese bishop
Over 3,000 people attended the funeral of beloved 79-year-old Bishop Antonio Changfeng Zong of China, who died on Nov. 22... Read more
Spanish cardinal highlights Mary's trust in God
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain emphasized Mary's trust in God's will during his remarks on the Feast... Read more
Court drops seat belt charges against Pope Benedict
In a case that brought amusement to the Vatican, a German court decided to throw out charges against Pope Benedict... Read more
Vatican official praises culture magazine now available in English
A member of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America praised Christian anthropology magazine “Humanitas” as a leading Catholic publication. Read more
Archbishop Nichols responds to critics of his civil unions approach
Archbishop Vincent Nichols of Westminster is being accused of defying Vatican guidelines on homosexual civil partnerships. In response, he says... Read more
Irish Church’s abuse review stresses accountability
New reviews of six Irish dioceses show that the Catholic Church in Ireland is dedicated to “complete transparency and accountability”... Read more
