Europe News
New report analyzes origins and phenomena behind abuse in France’s St. John community
The 800-page document details findings of an internal investigation into the origins of abuse in the St. John Family. Read more
One month until World Youth Day, a look at the numbers
Some 313,000 from 151 countries have completed their registrations already, including 14,435 Americans. Read more
Why June 29 is a good day to consider the legend of St. Peter and St. Agatha
A painting in the Milan cathedral depicts a Christian legend that is not particularly well known. Read more
Close to 100 Spanish youths to walk almost 800 miles to World Youth Day in Lisbon
This pilgrimage will also serve as a fundraiser to restore the chapel of the old Mental Institute of the Holy... Read more
German exodus: Half a million Catholics abandon Church in historic departure
With the highest number of departures ever recorded, several German bishops have expressed dismay over the figures. Read more
Views on sexual morality halt appointment of new dean at Italian seminary
The writings of Father Martin M. Lintner, OSM, have stirred controversy within Church circles. Read more
German cardinal under investigation: Allegations of perjury prompt search of archdiocese
The allegations revolve around the accusation that Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki may have provided false testimony about his awareness of... Read more
Ringing in a new era: the historic return of Nazi-plundered bells to Poland
Over the weekend, a German bishop and a state premier participated in an initiative to bring bells stolen by the... Read more
Abortion rates rise in England and Wales rise; pro-lifers declare ‘national tragedy’
The rise in the number of abortions comes alongside pressure to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales for any reason. Read more
Pectoral cross of Benedict XVI stolen from Bavarian church
A pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria has been stolen... Read more
UK Christian mom wins appeal after being fired from school job for social media posts
Kristie Higgs shared the posts after learning that the school where she worked and where her child attended planned to... Read more
Four German bishops block funding for permanent synodal council
In a statement, the bishops said the controversial initiative goes against “the clear instruction of the pope” and would cause... Read more
German Synodal Council challenged ahead of key Berlin meeting
A prelate in the Diocese of Regensburg said the concept of synodality underlying the Synodal Way isn’t in line with... Read more
Pilgrims to walk 59 miles to England’s Our Lady of Walsingham shrine this summer
Known as “England’s Nazareth,” the popular shrine is located on the north coast of East Anglia and was established around... Read more
Same church in Spain where priest was stabbed has now been vandalized and robbed
Fortunately, the priest was able to determine that the tabernacle was untouched. Read more
Trips by Jesuit priest accused of abuse are transgression of restrictions, superior says
Jesuit priest and artist Father Marko Rupnik continues to travel and carry out art projects despite restrictions imposed by the... Read more
LGBT vandals hit Pro Life and Family office in Rome
The office’s security gate was covered with messages such as “abortion on demand,” “fascists should be hanged,” and “transfeminist revenge.” Read more
Spanish bishop: LGBT ideology ‘has feet of clay and will fall’
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of Orihuela-Alicante in Spain said that “the LGBT ideology has feet of clay.” Read more
Iconic Mont Saint-Michel Abbey celebrates 1,000 years
Celebrations of the anniversary continue at the iconic historic pilgrimage site until fall of 2023. Read more
Here’s what the Portuguese want you to know about St. Anthony of Padua before World Youth Day
The famous Franciscan saint was not born where most people assume he was. In August, World Youth Day participants can... Read more
