Europe News
President of Pontifical Council: In media-driven society Church must not remain isolated
During the inaugural address of the World Congress of Catholic Television, the President of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications,... Read more
Archbishop says “hopes are rising” after meeting of Northern Ireland Protestant and Catholic leaders
Archbishop Seán Brady of Armagh said yesterday’s formal talks between Northern Ireland’s Roman Catholic Church and the province’s largest Protestant... Read more
Cardinal calls for defense of marriage, says Spain “plagued by divorce”
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, defended marriage and “faithful and permanent conjugal love,” this week, calling for such... Read more
Dutch pediatrician opens clinic for minors with alcohol problems
Due to the increase in the abuse of alcohol among kids under the age of 16 in Holland, two specialists... Read more
Cardinal of Budapest named president of the Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe
The Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, Cardinal Peter Erdö, was elected president of the Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe on Monday... Read more
Peruvian bishops tell ACN, overemphasis on “social interests” have left gap in faith
In an interview this week with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) newly appointed Peruvian Bishops José Maria Ortega... Read more
Mexican Bishop and Knight to be canonized this week
Bishop Rafael Guizar Valencia will become the seventh Knight of Columbus and the first bishop/Knight to be declared a saint.... Read more
Christian churches in France issue joint statement against death penalty
In a statement marking the 25th anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty in France, the members of the... Read more
Cuban bishop pledges to spread devotion to the Holy Grail of Valencia
Bishop Emilio Aranguren of Holguin, was given the medal of the Fraternity of the Holy Grail of the Last Supper... Read more
Catholic clergy asked to leave Belarus
Catholics in the former Soviet republic of Belarus are praying and scratching their heads at the expulsion of 12 Roman... Read more
World Congress of Prayer for Life opens in Fatima
On October 4 the World Congress of Prayer for Life opened in Fatima, under the theme "Mary, We Entrust To... Read more
German prelate says Vatican-Muslim dialogue must start from scratch
Cardinal Karl Lehmann, head of the German Catholic Bishops Conference, said demands and threats from Muslim critics, based on a... Read more
In face of persecution, Chinese cardinal says Catholics remain determined
In addition to previously published words on the tremendous persecution that exists for Christians in China, Hong Kong’s Cardinal Joseph... Read more
Europe must be unafraid of faith, says Spanish cardinal
During the European Symposium of University Professors taking place in Rome this week, the Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares... Read more
Rosary constitutes meditation on mysteries of Christ under the guidance of Mary
Bishop Demetrio Fernandez Gonzalez of Tarazona, Spain, said this week that by praying the Rosary one hears the voice of... Read more
Dialogue with extreme Islam not possible, says Spanish bishop
In a pastoral letter this week on the controversy sparked by Pope Benedict’s comments on Islam at the University of... Read more
Sustaining the Church is responsibility of each Catholic, says Madrid cardinal
Speaking about the new financial model being used by the Catholic Church in Spain, the Archbishop of Madrid, Cardinal Antonio... Read more
German bishops call Muslim interpretation of controversial papal discourse “unjust”
The Bishops’ Conference of Germany, gathered for the plenary assembly, has called the interpretation by many Muslims of the lecture... Read more
Relations between Russian Church, Vatican have potential, says Alexy II
A positive step was made this week in relations between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church during... Read more
Cardinal Zen tells of continued Christian persecution in China
Catholics in China, whether they are members of the underground Church, affiliated with the Vatican, or of the official government-sanctioned... Read more
