Europe News
Royal row breaks out in UK over anti-Catholic legislation
In the week of the Royal Wedding, a centuries-old law banning British monarchs from becoming or marrying a Catholic is... Read more
Catholic opinion divided over film ‘Habemus Papam’
A new film depicting a fictitious Pope who struggles to adjust to his new role and eventually resigns is dividing... Read more
Fire at Barcelona basilica destroys sacristy and damages crypt
Spanish police detained a man suspected of starting a fire at the Basilica of the Holy Family in Barcelona. Read more
Controversial Barcelona priest not excommunicated, confirms archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Barcelona in Spain confirmed April 18 that Father Manuel Pousa was not automatically excommunicated after admitting to... Read more
National Geographic documentary examines relics of third-century saints
Two skeletons attributed to two married martyrs from the third century could be authentic, say researchers taking part in a... Read more
Ambassador Kmiec offers resignation after critical report
U.S. Ambassador to Malta Doug Kmiec has offered his resignation to President Barack Obama, insisting his writings have had a... Read more
Tabernacle destroyed in Spanish parish
Several intruders broke into a Spanish church, destroying the tabernacle and crown on a statue of the Virgin Mary. Read more
Scottish cardinal attacks ‘shameful’ British nuclear weapons
The U.K.’s most senior Catholic clergyman is calling upon the British Government to give up its “shameful” nuclear weapons program. Read more
Critique of modern Church music echoed by Scottish composer
A renowned Catholic composer says he fully agrees with the critique of modern Church music mounted by Grammy Award winner... Read more
Church in Belgium responds to controversial interview with bishop
The Belgian bishops' conference acknowledged its astonishment over an interview with Bishop Roger Vangheluwe, who admitted he sexually abused two... Read more
Virtual pilgrimage opened at St. Francis of Assisi's tomb
Officials at the shrine of St. Francis of Assisi have installed two video cameras in the crypt of the basilica... Read more
Video of Muslims burning Christians is a fraud, Salesians confirm
A video allegedly showing Christians being burned alive by Muslims in Ivory Coast is a fraud, the Salesians recently confirmed. Read more
Brussels archbishop hit with foam pies, refuses legal action
The head of the Catholic Church in Belgium told CNA that he won’t be taking legal action against the pro-gay activists who... Read more
Top choral director calls modern Church music 'ecclesiastical karaoke'
A Grammy winning music director has delivered a stinging attack upon modern Church music. Joseph Cullen, choral director at the... Read more
Scottish bishops welcome new English translation of the Mass
Scotland’s bishops have become the latest to give their backing to the new English translation of the Roman Missal. The... Read more
Vatican orders Belgian bishop to leave country for treatment
The Vatican has ordered a Belgian bishop accused of child abuse to leave the country for “spiritual and psychological treatment.” Read more
Ambassador Kmiec rejects claim he neglects Malta duties
U.S. Ambassador to Malta Doug Kmiec has rejected a State Department report’s claim that he neglects his duties and spends... Read more
Catholic bishops release prayer for Royal Wedding
As excitement builds over the upcoming marriage of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Catholic bishops of England and Wales have... Read more
Civil partnerships begin in Ireland, but 'gay marriage' still debated
Ireland has entered into new territory by recognizing civil partnerships for homosexuals, a move which has prompted more calls to... Read more
Cardinal urges end to 'priestly ministry' crisis
Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela of Madrid, Spain called priests to make frequent confessions in order to end “the crisis... Read more
