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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
Cardinal Parolin to EU bishops: Protect life from conception to natural death
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has encouraged bishops in Europe to evaluate legislative proposals in light of the... Read more
Cardinal says EU leaders have ‘chosen solidarity’ as they back coronavirus recovery fund
A cardinal praised European Union leaders Tuesday for showing solidarity with poorer member states after they reached agreement on a... Read more
Catholic bishops urge renewed solidarity within EU for pandemic recovery
The European Catholic bishops’ commission urged the European Union this week to commit to deepening solidarity in its pandemic recovery... Read more
European bishops call for EU support of persecuted Christians in Nigeria
The president of the European bishops’ commission has promised persecuted Christians in Nigeria that he will advocate for increased support... Read more
A ‘clericalist and apostate state:’ Why Jacob Rees-Mogg wants out of the EU
Jacob Rees-Mogg, Member of Parliament for North East Somerset, is one of the most visible Catholic politicians in the U.K.... Read more
EU recognizes financial system of Vatican City State
The Board of the European Payments Council (EPC) approved last month the extension of the geographical scope of the Single... Read more
EU report highlights religious freedom threats across the globe
An annual report released by a special group within the European Union warned of serious religious freedom violations in some... Read more
Europe must be built on responsible freedom, EU religious freedom envoy says
The European Union’s special envoy for religious freedom has called for “responsible freedom,” in the wake of the Vatican-based (Re)Thinking... Read more
Pope to European civil and Church leaders: men and women are different
In a lengthy speech to civil and ecclesiastical leaders of Europe on Saturday, Pope Francis defended the family as being... Read more
Europe at a crossroads
On Sunday, the people of Austria elected a new government. At 31 years of age, Sebastian Kurz is poised to... Read more
For EU's religious freedom envoy, Middle East is key arena
The genocide of Yazidis and Christians in the Middle East and the refugee crisis should be a priority for Europe,... Read more
Pope Francis: Europe must ensure peaceful coexistence after Brexit
Pope Francis has said the result of the U.K.’s referendum to leave the European Union reflects the “will of the... Read more
EU joins voices labeling ISIS actions a 'genocide'
The European Parliament on Thursday declared that genocide is taking place in the Middle East against Christians, Yazidis, and other... Read more
Will Pope Francis' visit to Europe's parliament bolster family issues?
Awaiting the Pope's visit to Strasbourg next week, an official of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe says... Read more
'One of Us' coalition to defend human life, dignity in Europe
Citizens of 28 European countries belonging to 25 different organizations defending life and human dignity have come together to form... Read more
EU proposes $38 million to advance 'reproductive health'
Pro-life advocates are voicing concern over abortion funding after a report revealed that the European Commission has set aside 28... Read more
