Europe News
Bishop calls for international intervention to stop illegal immigration
Bishop Antonio Dorado of Malaga, Spain, called for intervention by the United Nations or the European Union this week in... Read more
Concert honors Pope John Paul II
A special concert was held in Poland’s capital city yesterday to commemorate Papal Day. This year’s celebration in Warsaw’s Castle... Read more
UK Bishops comment on Euthanasia debate
In an interview on the Sunday BBC radio talk, Cardiff Bishop Peter Smith discussed the subject of euthanasia, and reiterated... Read more
Vatican analyst questions reported Conclave “diary”
In a column this week for the Italian weekly L’Espresso, Vatican analyst Sandro Magister questions the veracity of a supposed... Read more
European bishops call for renewed evangelization efforts
Ecumenism, the 40th anniversary of Vatican II and the future of the European union were three themes that emerged at... Read more
Expert says film on Kibeho “a gift for the suffering Church”
Although Kibeho, Rwanda, is an unknown place in the world, it has become a shrine where the Church has recognized... Read more
Children’s book on John Paul II published in Spain
Two elementary school teachers in Valencia, Spain, have published a new children’s book entitled “John Paul II the Great,” which... Read more
UK Bishops publish useful guide on Scripture
The Bishops of England and Wales, together with the Bishops of Scotland, have recently issued a teaching document The Gift... Read more
Series of conferences by Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn titled “Creation and Evolution”
Vienna Archbishop Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn made new comments on the on-going debate on evolution vs. intelligent design, saying both were... Read more
Vatican official says resolution to issue of religious freedom in Turkey urgent
Speaking to the Italian daily La Repubblica, the President of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Paul Poupard, said a... Read more
Moscow to host European bishops’ meeting
The small Catholic Church in Moscow has matured enough to now take an active part in the life of Catholics... Read more
Urging for a Catechesis to recuperate the value of the Eucharist, says expert at the Synod
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, consecrated lay and founder of the Sodalite Family, who is participating as an auditor to the... Read more
“Secret interview” with John Paul II published in Italy
The Italian daily La Stampa has published a “secret interview” granted by John Paul II in 1988, in which the... Read more
Pressure Group try to influence outcome of Synod, says "Il Foglio" newspaper
The Italian newspaper "Il Foglio," mainly dedicated to news commentary and considered one of the most informed in the country,... Read more
First polygamous civil union registered in the Netherlands
The first civil union of three partners was legally registered in the Netherlands Sept. 23, making polygamy a practical reality... Read more
Bishop encourage families to oppose new education law
Bishop Antonio Dorado of Malaga and Chairman of the Bishops’ Committee on Teaching and Catechism in Spain called on parents... Read more
Helmut Kohl: “EU’s refusal to acknowledge God is unacceptable”
Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl said this week the Christian roots of Europe “must not be forgotten.” “It is unacceptable... Read more
Injustice against Christians continues in Sudan, says cardinal
How long will it take before Western countries realize the severity of the situation for Christians in Sudan? That was... Read more
Films on John Paul II to hit major networks this season
Two major American networks had the same idea at about the same time—both decided to produce a film about the... Read more
Left-wing politicians block measure that would have provided benefits to unemployed mothers
Left-wing politicians in Spain’s House of Representatives successfully voted down a measure this week that would have given a tax... Read more
