Europe News
Italian Senator to propose drop in federal funding of abortion
An Italian senator announced last weekend he intends to sponsor a bill that would require women to pay half of... Read more
Spanish bishop says government has caved in to homosexual “lobby”
The bishop of Segorbe-Castelló and president of the bishops’ Subcommittee on the Family and Defense of Life, Bishop Juan Antonio... Read more
Leaders underscore role of Christianity in new Europe
Several bishops and political and financial leaders present this week at the 2004 European Pilgrimage of Young People in Santiago... Read more
Lourdes: pilgrims from Asia among the many
News among Pope John Paul II’s upcoming pilgrimage to Lourdes has raised interest among Asia’s Christians, and an ever-growing number... Read more
Majority of Portuguese oppose homosexual “marriage”
According to a poll by the Correio da Manha newspaper in Portugal, the majority of Portuguese are against a law... Read more
French Web site offers to relay prayers for Pope’s trip to Lourdes
On the occasion of the Pope’s visit to Lourdes this weekend, a French religious Web site, called Croire.com, is offering... Read more
Pope recalls Paul VI, says Vatican II was true renewal of the Church
During the Angelus prayer held yesterday at his summer residence of Castel Gandolfo, Pope John Paul II once again recalled... Read more
Pope sends blessings to the Olympics, wishes they will bring peace
During the Angelus yesterday, Pope John Paul II sent his blessings to the upcoming Olympic games in Athens, and expressed... Read more
Pope greets women who chose life over abortion
During the recitation of the Angelus on Sunday at the Papal residence of Castelgandolfo, Pope John Paul II welcomed a... Read more
In a private mass, Pope recalls 26th anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s death
This morning, on the feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, Pope John Paul II presided over a mass in... Read more
Spanish bishop denounces growth of secular and Islamic fundamentalism
Bishop Manuel Ureña of Cartagena, Spain, denounced this week in an interview the growth and spread of secular fundamentalism in... Read more
Catholic Charities in Spain launch aid programs for troubled region of Darfur
Catholic Charities in Spain, in conjunction with Churches Together International, is launching a relief effort in the Sudanese region of... Read more
Green party and feminists seek end to concordat between Spain and Holy See
Spokesmen for Green party leftists and for prominent feminist groups announced this week their intentions to push the Spanish socialist... Read more
Archbishop calls for acceptance of Muslims without losing Spain’s religious identity
Archbishop Luis Martinez Sistach of Barcelona, Spain, underscored this week the need to harmonize the rights of Muslim immigrants with... Read more
Brazilian bishop says strengthening the faith more important than “combating” sects
Bishop Fernando Legal, SDB, of Sao Miguel Paulista in southern Brazil, said this week it is more important to strengthen... Read more
Spanish politician says grandparents should encourage their children to have more babies
On the occasion of Grandparents' Day, which traditionally falls on the feast of Sts. Joachim and Ann, a leading politician... Read more
Spanish politician calls on lawmakers to vote with their Catholic conscience on homosexual unions
A leading Catholic politician from the Spanish region of Galicia, Manuel Fraga, said this week the vote by Catholic lawmakers... Read more
Italian director to film television movie on Pope
Italian producer and director Giacomo Battiato has announced he will soon begin filming a biographical movie on Pope John Paul... Read more
Cardinal Law to preside feast of St. Mary Major on August 5
On August 5 the Roman basilica of St. Mary Major will mark the feast of Our Lady of the Snows... Read more
TV Movie about the life of John Paul II in the works
A movie entitled “The Story of Karol,” about the life of John Paul II is to be filmed in Poland... Read more
