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Cross of the Martyrs.

A new wave of attacks against Catholics in France, Belgium

Jun 2, 2016

In recent weeks, Catholics in France and Belgium – countries still recovering from brutal ISIS attacks – have been hit... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Nov. 25, 2014.

Receiving Charlemagne Prize, Pope says 'I have a dream' for Europe

May 6, 2016

By Elise Harris

As he received the prestigious Charlemagne Prize Friday, Pope Francis laid out his vision for a renewed European continent in... Read more

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European human rights court upholds church autonomy

Dec 11, 2015

A religious freedom legal group has praised a decision by the European Court on Human Rights, saying it protects churches... Read more

Pope Francis carries the Cross during the Good Friday Liturgy at St. Peter's Basilica, April 3, 2015.

From Europe’s Christians, a call for a vision of freedom with and for others

May 10, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

True freedom rejects mere consumption and satisfaction and embraces a duty to rescue the migrant, to save women from violence,... Read more

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More Jews are leaving Europe and it's worse than you might think

Mar 25, 2015

By Matt Hadro

It may not be 1941, but Hitler’s dream of a “Jew-free Europe” is taking shape, and it’s time for the... Read more

Rise of racism, exclusion in Europe prompts call for action

Feb 20, 2015

By Elise Harris

Church representatives across Europe cautioned Wednesday against a rise in xenophobic attitudes toward minorities and urged political leaders to stop... Read more

Two refugees at the Church of St. Joseph in Ankawa Erbil.

200,000 activists tell Europe: stand up for persecuted Christians

Oct 20, 2014

By Andrea Gagliarducci

More than 200,000 people have signed a petition asking European leaders to offer “real help” for persecuted Christians and other... Read more

'One of Us' coalition to defend human life, dignity in Europe

Sep 12, 2014

Citizens of 28 European countries belonging to 25 different organizations defending life and human dignity have come together to form... Read more

European pro-life effort petitions court to be considered for vote

Aug 4, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

A European Union citizens’ initiative to ban human embryo-destroying research has filed a court petition after being denied a legislative... Read more

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Human rights court: Europe cannot be forced to redefine marriage

Jul 18, 2014

By Adelaide Mena

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex “marriages” does not violate the European Convention... Read more

Court urged to not impose marriage redefinition in Italy

Feb 18, 2014

The legal group Alliance Defending Freedom is asking the European Court of Human Rights not to impose a redefinition of... Read more

A defense of marriage rally gathered in the streets of Paris on March 24, 2013.

Bishop sees movement away from 'culture of death' in Europe

Jan 29, 2014

A series of recent pro-life and pro-marriage events show that Europe is reacting against the culture of death, said Bishop... Read more

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Catholic churches set ablaze in Austria and France

Jan 4, 2013

Several Catholic churches in Europe were reportedly set on fire in the days before Christmas, raising concerns of vandalism motivated... Read more

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UK lawyers say Christians may have to choose between faith and job

Sep 12, 2012

Attorneys representing the United Kingdom said last week that Christians might have to forfeit their jobs if they wish to... Read more