Europe News
Number of foreign-born Catholic priests in Italy continues to rise
The total number of priests has falled by 11% in the last decade. Read more
The poor will be at the heart of Pope Francis’ fifth visit to Assisi
The pope will travel to the hometown of his namesake, St. Francis, on Nov. 12. Read more
Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes
The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more
Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants
The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more
Traditionis custodes: Rome diocese bans Traditional Latin Mass for Easter Triduum
No other sacraments may be celebrated according to the pre-Vatican II missal except the Mass. Read more
Open comment on Northern Ireland abortion clinic buffer zone bill ends soon, critics warn
Peaceful sidewalk efforts to reach women considering an abortion are in peril if a proposed “draconian” Northern Ireland bill passes,... Read more
Cardinal Kasper: Synodal Way’s ‘original sin’ was to set aside evangelization
The theologian said that the Synodal Way had ‘made itself a farce of a synod.’ Read more
Slovakia’s parliament debates pro-life bill
It is the fourth attempt to pass pro-life measures in as many years. Read more
Poland’s Catholic Church to hold collection for migrants at Belarus border
Thousands are caught up in a growing crisis at the roughly 250-mile frontier. Read more
Polish health ministry clarifies abortion law after death of 30-year-old mother
Poland’s Ministry of Health issued a statement Sunday clarifying that an abortion may be performed when the mother’s life is... Read more
French Catholic bishops announce ‘vast program of renewal’ after abuse report
The bishops knelt in an act of penance in Lourdes. Read more
Polish Catholic bishop celebrates Mass on EWTN Germany’s 20th anniversary
The Mass was offered in the Chapel of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Niepokalanów. Read more
Benedict XVI marks 10th anniversary of Orthodox leader’s death
Metropolitan Damaskinos wrote numerous works on ecumenism. Read more
Guernsey scraps proposal for discrimination law that could have led to Catholic schools' closure
Catholic schools in Guernsey will be permitted to appoint only Catholics as head teachers following a vote on Nov. 3... Read more
Pope Francis: Let Christ’s love shine through your care of the suffering
The pope celebrated Mass at a Catholic university hospital in Rome. Read more
Report on handling of abuse cases in Germany’s Munich archdiocese delayed
The delay is caused by ‘new findings obtained in the recent past.’ Read more
Pope Francis urges French Catholic bishops to console victims in wake of abuse report
The bishops are currently meeting in Lourdes. Read more
EWTN Vatican Bureau launches ‘Roman Nights’ event series
The series starts with a panel discussion on virtue in the workplace. Read more
Cardinal Pell: ‘Resistance’ in the Secretariat of State cost Vatican money in London deal
‘We had the authority to enter, but they prevented us,’ he said. Read more
Pioneer of faith-based feminism and WWII priest to be beatified in April
Armida Barelli and Fr. Mario Ciceri will be beatified at Milan Cathedral. Read more
