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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
Afghanistan’s Christians ‘completely ignored’ in European Parliament resolution
ADF International estimates that 10,000 Christians face danger in Afghanistan. Read more
Jan Figel: ‘It’s a pity there is no EU religious freedom envoy anymore’
The Slovakian politician was the first person to hold the post. Read more
Catholic bishops’ commission laments EU religious freedom envoy vacancy
The special envoy has left months after taking up the role. Read more
EU founding father Robert Schuman declared 'venerable' by Pope Francis
Pope Francis has declared venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, known as a key “founding father” of the European Union. Read more
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EU to showcase the European history of Rome’s Catholic churches
Weekly walks to 26 of Rome’s churches with historic ties to European nations will take place in May and June. Read more
Vatican official: Pope to advance sainthood cause of EU 'founding father' Robert Schuman
Pope Francis could declare venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, a key “founding father” of the European Union, a Vatican... Read more
Poland objects to EU declaring itself ‘LGBT freedom zone’
The European Union has declared itself an “LGBT freedom zone,” prompting objections from the Polish government, which says it has... Read more
Pope Francis: Global pandemic shows urgent need to build ‘culture of encounter’
Pope Francis on Friday told academics and diplomats that the coronavirus crisis showed the “urgent need” to build a “culture... Read more
Jews, Muslims decry court decision backing Belgian ban on kosher, halal slaughter
Despite concern that a Belgian law bans Jewish and Muslim religious slaughter practices, a European Union court has said the... Read more
