Europe News
Abortion rates rise in England and Wales rise; pro-lifers declare ‘national tragedy’
The rise in the number of abortions comes alongside pressure to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales for any reason. Read more
Pectoral cross of Benedict XVI stolen from Bavarian church
A pectoral cross bequeathed by the late Pope Benedict XVI to a parish in his native Bavaria has been stolen... Read more
UK Christian mom wins appeal after being fired from school job for social media posts
Kristie Higgs shared the posts after learning that the school where she worked and where her child attended planned to... Read more
Four German bishops block funding for permanent synodal council
In a statement, the bishops said the controversial initiative goes against “the clear instruction of the pope” and would cause... Read more
German Synodal Council challenged ahead of key Berlin meeting
A prelate in the Diocese of Regensburg said the concept of synodality underlying the Synodal Way isn’t in line with... Read more
Pilgrims to walk 59 miles to England’s Our Lady of Walsingham shrine this summer
Known as “England’s Nazareth,” the popular shrine is located on the north coast of East Anglia and was established around... Read more
Same church in Spain where priest was stabbed has now been vandalized and robbed
Fortunately, the priest was able to determine that the tabernacle was untouched. Read more
Trips by Jesuit priest accused of abuse are transgression of restrictions, superior says
Jesuit priest and artist Father Marko Rupnik continues to travel and carry out art projects despite restrictions imposed by the... Read more
LGBT vandals hit Pro Life and Family office in Rome
The office’s security gate was covered with messages such as “abortion on demand,” “fascists should be hanged,” and “transfeminist revenge.” Read more
Spanish bishop: LGBT ideology ‘has feet of clay and will fall’
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of Orihuela-Alicante in Spain said that “the LGBT ideology has feet of clay.” Read more
Iconic Mont Saint-Michel Abbey celebrates 1,000 years
Celebrations of the anniversary continue at the iconic historic pilgrimage site until fall of 2023. Read more
Here’s what the Portuguese want you to know about St. Anthony of Padua before World Youth Day
The famous Franciscan saint was not born where most people assume he was. In August, World Youth Day participants can... Read more
Archdiocese of Madrid holds event featuring testimonies of LGBTI families
The event was announced with the rainbow-colored theme “The Church is already diverse. Open your eyes and your heart!” Read more
New archbishop of Madrid discusses his vision for the future
After his appointment as archbishop of Madrid became official, José Cobo said he sees a need to “reposition the Church”... Read more
PHOTOS: Corpus Christi procession in Valencia, Spain, continues to catechize
Valencia’s first Corpus Christi procession has been an annual affair since 1372. 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
Legacy of Irish teenager who inspired a nation lives on 10 years after his death
Only a few weeks before he died, 16-year-old Donal Walsh went on national television to remind people of the value... Read more
Jesuits in Spain hire law firm to address alleged sexual abuse of minors in schools
The Jesuit delegate in Catalonia has announced that the congregation has taken action in relation to the alleged cases of... Read more
Papal envoy to Ukraine meets with President Zelenskyy, concludes ‘intense’ visit
Pope Francis’ envoy to Ukraine Cardinal Matteo Zuppi on Tuesday finished a “brief but intense” two-day visit to Kyiv. Read more
Cardinal Zuppi arrives in Ukraine to begin work as Vatican peace envoy
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi arrived in Kyiv on Monday to carry out the peace mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis. Read more
