Europe News
Offices attacked after magazine mocks Islam
The attack against the offices of the French satirical magazine, “Charlie Hebdo,” has been unanimously condemned in France. Read more
Association of blind Catholics seeks Blessed Manuel Lozano as patron
Ignacio Segura Madico, the vice president of the Spanish Association of Blind Catholics, is leading a signature drive to declare... Read more
Sr. Jacinta hopes to evangelize 'pagan' Britain
Franciscan Sister Jacinta Pollard, one of the women profiled in the BBC's new documentary “Young Nuns,” hopes her community's prayers... Read more
Vatican official invites Catholics to remember the deceased
The consultor of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Aurelio Garcia Macias, has invited Catholics... Read more
Caritas Spain sends $280,000 to flood victims in Central America
Administrators of Caritas Spain have approved a donation of $280,000 to assist victims of recent flooding in Central America. Read more
Groups boycott anti-Christian play in Paris
A group of Parisians boycotted the opening of a theatrical play titled, “On the Concept of the Face in the... Read more
Financial expert backs Vatican proposal for global authority
A leading financial expert is backing the Vatican’s proposal for a global financial authority. Read more
Spanish bishop hopeful separatist group will abandon violence
Bishop Juan Ignacio Munilla of San Sebastian, Spain recently reacted to a Basque separatist group's announcement that it would abandon... Read more
Ann Widdecombe: UK aid policy should help persecuted Christians
Former British politician Ann Widdecombe criticized Prime Minister David Cameron for axing foreign aid to countries that persecute gays while... Read more
Dutch sister’s online vocation efforts bearing fruit
Sister Elvira Maria de Witt, DCJ, is an opera singer turned nun who has found a new way to win... Read more
Beatification cause for Carmelite nun opened in Spain
Archbishop Carlos Osoro of Valencia has opened the beatification cause of a Carmelite nun from the Spanish town of Ontinyent. Read more
Mixed reaction to proposed British monarchy law reform
The Catholic Church in the United Kingdom is giving a mixed reaction to plans to reform the centuries old law... Read more
Antonio Gaspari named Zenit’s new editorial coordinator
Following the resignation of its director and six editors, the international Catholic news agency Zenit has announced that Italian journalist... Read more
In the face of the storm, Pope Benedict stood strong
As thunder, lightning and wind whipped through the World Youth Day prayer vigil this past August, Pope Benedict XVI was... Read more
Author laments criticism women face for becoming nuns
Spanish author Jesus Garcia said that although women in modern society can aspire to any number of careers, being a... Read more
Pope Benedict condemns organized crime in southern Italy
Pope Benedict XVI condemned the organized crime that plagues the far reaches of southern Italy during a one-day visit to... Read more
Archbishop calls Catholics to support Holy Land Christians
Archbishop Edwin F. O’Brien is calling upon Catholics to give renewed support to Christians in the Holy Land. Read more
Cardinal Erdo re-elected president of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences
Meeting in Albania last week for their plenary assembly, the Council of European Bishops' Conferences re-elected Cardinal Peter Erdo of... Read more
Marian procession in Manchester ends 20 year drought
After a 20 year absence, the first official Catholic procession returned to the English city of Manchester on Oct. 2. Read more
Pope tells European bishops to evangelize with courage
Pope Benedict encouraged the bishops of Europe to be zealous and fresh in their approach to evangelizing modern culture, particularly... Read more
