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As EU plans new vaccine passport, Catholic experts call for pandemic response review
Catholic experts weigh in as a new initiative, dubbed “European Vaccination Beyond COVID-19,” aims at establishing a Europe-wide vaccination card... Read more
Top European human rights court rules countries can’t be forced to introduce assisted suicide
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled in favor of Hungary’s right to uphold its laws prohibiting assisted suicide,... Read more
Bishops urge EU leaders to tackle voter disillusionment following elections
The bishops’ commission underscored the pressing issue of persistent voter disengagement and the alarming rise of nationalist, Euroskeptic parties. Read more
Bishop exhorts Catholics to ‘build a better Europe’ in EU elections on Sunday
In his exhortation, Bishop Mariano Crociata called on voters to exercise their obligation as citizens “responsibly, choosing candidates and parties.” Read more
Cardinal Hollerich: ‘Today we have politicians. Politicians have no convictions’
In a recent interview, the archbishop of Luxembourg discussed the European elections and the dwindling influence of Christianity on politics. Read more
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
Catholic bishops in the European Union reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of... Read more
European bishops call for inclusion of Christian principles in Europe
The bishops bemoaned what they see as the political and institutional marginalization of Christian voices. Read more
Greece becomes first Orthodox Christian country to legalize same-sex marriage
Greece this week legalized same-sex marriage at the national level, becoming the first officially Orthodox Christian country to do so. Read more
Pope Francis sends message from hospital to European political party
In a letter to the European People’s Party, the pope urged politicians to be united on “issues where primary ethical... Read more
Pope Francis in Hungary: European unity ‘crucial’ to peace
Pope Francis called for “creative efforts for peace” during the first address of his three-day visit to Budapest. Read more
7 things to know about Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s likely new Catholic prime minister
A Catholic mother is poised to become the country’s first female prime minister. Read more
African nations stand alone against abortion rights, gender ideology at the UN
The resolution includes language stating that countries must provide “access to safe abortion” as a “human right.” Read more
Hostility toward Christian values is growing in European institutions, Polish politician and philosopher says
The European Commission’s 2022 Rule of Law report has once again singled out Poland and Hungary, accusing both countries of... Read more
Catholic bishop questions lack of EU support as Poland aids millions of Ukrainian refugees
More than three million people have fled from Ukraine to Poland since Feb. 24. Read more
Report: EU commission proposes sanctions against Patriarch Kirill
A document described the Russian Orthodox leader as ‘one of the main supporters of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine.’ Read more
EU Catholic bishops criticize Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
They noted that there is no ‘right’ to abortion enshrined in international law. Read more
Emmanuel Macron calls for abortion to be added to EU rights charter
He made the appeal after the election of a pro-life politician as president of the European Parliament. Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of European Parliament president
Sassoli’s funeral will be held in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs in Rome on... Read more
Pope Francis: EU commission guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’ was an anachronism
He noted that a series of ideologies had attempted to pull up Europe’s Christian roots. Read more
Apostolic nuncio to EU dies after contracting COVID-19
A cardinal said that Archbishop Giordano ‘left a lasting mark on all of us.’ Read more
