Europe News
Italian Jesuit Magazine plays down announced change in Church’s Condom position
An article in the authoritative Jesuit journal “La Civiltà Cattolica” confirms that the Church will not loosen its restrictions. Not... Read more
Spanish watchdog site calls on Latin Americans to protest UN abortion policies
In order to stop the spread of abortion into other countries of Latin America—where last week Colombia became the first... Read more
European Union to convene religious leaders for debate on moral values and human rights
The European Union has convened religious leaders of various faiths for a gathering on May 30 in Brussels to debate... Read more
Middle East Christians hold meeting in Paris with French Authorities
French President Jacques Chirac restated his country’s support for Christian minorities in the Middle East, saying that conditions there are... Read more
Spanish production company debuts documentary exposing the Da Vinci Code
The Catholic production company Goya Producciones in Spain has released a new documentary entitled, “The Dark Side of the Da... Read more
‘Da Vinci Code’ bombs with Cannes critics
Film critics panned The Da Vinci Code after its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France yesterday. Read more
Legionaries founder would face restriction on ministry, Legionaires deny any action from the Vatican
A recent article published in tomorrow’s edition of the National Catholic Reporter, stated that a Vatican source disclosed a forthcoming... Read more
Da Vinci Code: Much-a-do about nothing
“The Da Vinci Code: A film which, finally, the Church has little to be concerned about.” These are the words from... Read more
UK Muslims should stand up for Christians, says British cardinal
British Muslims should not remain silent when Christians are being denied their rights or are made subject to sharia law,... Read more
Man obligated to seek the truth, says Nuncio in Spain
The Apostolic Nuncio in Spain, Archbishop Manuel Monteiro, said this week “man is ontologically, but not morally, free, because he... Read more
Catholic doctors in Spain say defense of human life must be a priority in medical practice
The new president of the International Federation of Catholic Medical Associations, Jose Maria Simon Castellvi, said this week that since... Read more
Catholic initiative for untouchables bears remarkable results in India
A Catholic initiative to give the poorest of the poor in India a fresh start in life is celebrating some... Read more
Cardinal Ruini addresses Italian Bishop Conference, voices deep criticism on ethical issues
Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar for the Archdiocese of Rome opened yesterday the assembly of Italian Bishops Conference, at the Vatican. Cardinal Ruini... Read more
Spanish cardinal says refusal to help families reaps incalculable consequences
During a Mass in Valencia in preparation for the World Meeting of Families in July, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal... Read more
City officials in Croatian city tell tourists to cover up
The Croatian city of Vrbnik on the island of Krk has decided to do something about the bikini-clad tourists that... Read more
Spanish bishops decry European resolution on homophobia as excuse to legitimize same-sex couples
The executive committee of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference has warned against a recent resolution from the European Parliament condemning homophobia and rejecting... Read more
Euthanasia Bill defeated in British House of Lords
The British House of Lords voted 148-100 against a measure that would have legalized assisted suicide in the European nation.... Read more
Vatican officials decry religious ignorance of ‘Da Vinci Code’
Three top Vatican officials have expressed dismay at what they see as a clear religious ignorance evident in book “The... Read more
Spanish Minister of Justice says government will not seek legalization of euthanasia…for now
The Socialist government in Spain has decided not to use an upcoming reform of the country’s Penal Code to legalize... Read more
U.K. bishops call on government to take urgent action against human trafficking
Stating that current measures to protect victims of human trafficking in the United Kingdom are inadequate, the bishops of England... Read more
