Europe News
New European Union school calendar omits Christian holidays
A 2011-2012 school calendar published by the European Union has omitted Christian holidays, while continuing to note important Jewish and... Read more
Spanish archbishop defends baptism amid culture of death
Archbishop Braulio Rodriguez of Toledo, Spain is defending baptism's “yes to life” in the face of the culture of death. Read more
Catholic structure for ex-Anglicans in UK expected by Jan. 15
Catholic bishops in England and Wales expect that their country's new jurisdiction for former Anglicans will be formally established in... Read more
Italian bishop urges international community to respect religious freedom
The president of the Italian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, is urging the international community to ensure that religious freedom... Read more
Belgian proponent of liberation theology under investigation for sexual abuse
Fr. Francois Houtart, a strong promoter of Marxist liberation theology, has admitted to sexually abusing a minor. Read more
Spain provides least amount of family aid among European Union countries
A new policy in Spain has put the country in last place among members of the European Union in the... Read more
Thousands demand Spanish minister respect right to conscientious objection
The association Professionals for Ethics in Spain announced that 3,000 Spaniards have written to the country's Minister of Health, Leire... Read more
Former Anglican bishops studying to become Catholic priests
Three former Anglican bishops are busily preparing to be ordained as Catholic priests on Jan. 15, following their reception into... Read more
Spain dedicates World Cup trophy to St. James
The president of the Spanish soccer association, Angel Maria Villar, and the coach of Spain’s national team, Vicente del Bosque,... Read more
Charity helps persecuted and suffering Christians in Haiti, Iraq and Pakistan
Aid to the Church in Need’s Christmas-time grants will assist persecuted and suffering Christians in countries around the world. Read more
Marriage and family are the 'hope of humanity,' cardinal explains
Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain emphasized the importance of marriage and the family in his weekly letter set... Read more
Cardinal Daneels: Belgian Church must renounce self-centered mentality in response to abuse
Cardinal Godfried Daneels has said that the Catholic Church in Belgium must “look its dark side in the eyes” and... Read more
Christmas should make us more humane, says Spanish cardinal
Cardinal Lluis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain noted Dec. 19 that Christmas “must make us all more humane.” He explained... Read more
A beautiful thing: Dr. Carlo Bellieni’s mission to the unborn
Dr. Carlo Bellieni, a neonatal doctor in Siena, Italy, is working tirelessly to change the way the world looks at... Read more
Court rules that Ireland's abortion ban breached woman's rights
The European Court of Human Rights ruled Dec. 16 that Ireland's abortion ban breached the rights of a woman who... Read more
Legion of Christ delegate calls members to follow God's will for renewal
The papal delegate for the Legion of Christ, Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, is exhorting members of the order to embrace... Read more
Abandonment of God carries dehumanizing consequences, warns cardinal
The prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments remarked that Catholics “cannot remain indifferent... Read more
Spanish bishop: Vatican II contributes to communion of the Church
The Second Vatican Council continues to be of great importance as it serves as “the necessary foundation for communion between... Read more
Spanish government decides not to extend maternity leave
Spain will not extend the country's length of maternity leave until the economy improves. Read more
Swiss bishops denounce 'hostility' toward Christian symbols
The Swiss bishops have issued a statement denouncing the government's recent hostility toward Christian symbols in public places. Read more
