European Union
The Latest
European Union imposes recognition of ‘homosexual marriage’ on all member states
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that all member states are obliged to recognize so-called “homosexual... Read more
European Parliament discusses harms of surrogacy after EU condemns the practice
The European Parliament and the United Nations have officially condemned the practice of surrogacy following reports of human rights violations. Read more
Peace plan inspired by Catholic EU founder proposed at European Parliament debate
A peace plan inspired by Venerable Robert Schuman was proposed at the European Parliament, envisioning cooperation across the Northern Hemisphere. Read more
Historic pro-life event in EU Parliament addresses debate over cross-border abortion funding
A historic pro-life conference in the European Parliament challenged the “My Voice, My Choice” initiative as debate intensifies over EU-funded... Read more
Belgian police arrest pro-life, child advocates for protesting child transgender procedures
The demonstrators were surrounded by an angry mob as they held signs that read “Children are never born in the... Read more
Bishops turn to Pope Leo XIV as European court considers cancellation of baptism records
The Court of Justice of the European Union is hearing a case about whether the Church’s refusal to erase names... Read more
EU bishops call for unity and solidarity with Ukraine amid geopolitical uncertainty
The European Catholic bishops stated that “Ukraine’s struggle for peace will also be decisive for the fate of Europe and... Read more
A ‘father of Europe’ is one step closer to beatification
Servant of God Alcide De Gasperi was one of the promoters of the project for a united Europe, inspired by... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: Europe must rediscover itself to face major challenges
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that Europe must “rediscover itself” in order to be able to... Read more
Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate
“The time is mature for the appointment of an EU coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred in Europe,” said Alessandro Calcagno,... Read more
European leaders pledge cooperation with Trump after historic comeback victory
European leaders expressed readiness to work with Donald Trump following his historic reelection, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation and shared values. Read more
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
.jpg?w=175&h=100)
