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Cardinal: Europe should be ‘ashamed’ after refugee camp fire
A cardinal said Wednesday that Europe should be “ashamed” after a fire devastated the continent’s largest refugee camp, leaving 13,000... Read more
Catholic missionary: ‘Secularization’ in the Church threatens Christianity in Europe
According to a longtime missionary in Africa, Fr. Martin Lasarte, one of the biggest threats to Christianity in Europe is... Read more
Cardinal: Pandemic may have accelerated secularization of Europe by 10 years
A cardinal has suggested that the coronavirus pandemic may have accelerated the secularization of Europe by 10 years. Read more
‘Will they stop at burning an empty church?’: Anti-Christian attacks rise in Europe
The fire that ripped through the Gothic Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul in Nantes July 18 was reported... Read more
Dutch burqa ban prompts concern for religion in the public square
A law professor at a Dutch university has noted concerns over the effects of a newly implemented law banning women... Read more
Pope Francis says he draws strength from relationship with Benedict XVI
Pope Francis said Sunday that his relationship with Benedict XVI gives him strength and reminds him of the living tradition... Read more
Cardinal Marx says Church must work for greater European unity
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, Archbishop of Munich and Freising, has said that the Church must support social and political unity in... Read more
Where 'no religion' is default, a look at Europe's young Catholic minority
Young Catholics in Europe live in a culture where religious affiliation, church attendance, and regular prayer are generally at low... Read more
Bishops of Africa, Europe voice hope for upcoming summit on youth
In preparation for the fifth summit of the African Union and the European Union, the Catholic bishops’ conference of both... Read more
Religious freedom, not secularism, key to Europe’s future, Vatican official says
In 2003, British Prime Minister Tony Blair was asked about his faith during a magazine interview. As Blair began to... 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's bishops appeal to continent to recall its Christian roots
The annual gathering of the presidents of European episcopal conferences began Thursday with a strong appeal to the continent “not... Read more
European basilicas amp up security after recent terror attacks
From Spain's revered Sagrada Familia basilica to Germany and even the Vatican, churches across Europe are taking measures to increase... Read more
Pope invited by bishops to address the future of Europe
Pope Francis will deliver his fifth speech on the present and future of Europe during an event organized by the... Read more
Europe will be 'adrift' if it loses Christian roots, faith leaders warn
Catholic and Orthodox leaders in a joint statement urged Europeans to remember their Christian roots, and to return to them... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn warns of 'Islamic conquest' of Europe
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn has warned that Europe risks forfeiting its “Christian inheritance” and that an “Islamic conquest” could be in... Read more
In Hungary, anti-Christian persecution prompts government action
The Hungarian government has established a new office on the persecution of Christians to address both persecutions of Christians in... Read more
A new wave of attacks against Catholics in France, Belgium
In recent weeks, Catholics in France and Belgium – countries still recovering from brutal ISIS attacks – have been hit... Read more
Receiving Charlemagne Prize, Pope says 'I have a dream' for Europe
As he received the prestigious Charlemagne Prize Friday, Pope Francis laid out his vision for a renewed European continent in... Read more
European human rights court upholds church autonomy
A religious freedom legal group has praised a decision by the European Court on Human Rights, saying it protects churches... Read more
