Europe News
Mixed signals from China over normalization of ties with Vatican
Speculation has begun to grow over the significance of the Chinese government’s decision for the second time to give the... Read more
Tourist visits to Holy Land up significantly since 2004
According to data released by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, more than one million people have visited the Holy Land... Read more
Protestant extremists attack Catholic churches in Ireland
Tuesday saw what police have called a wave of intimidation attacks against Catholics in and around Ballymena, a mostly Protestant... Read more
Aid to the Church in Need donates 70 million euros in 137 countries
Aid to the Church in Need distributed about 70 million euros in 2004, supporting nearly 6,000 pastoral projects in 137... Read more
Pope calls on Europe to ‘return to its Christian roots’; for youth to become ‘leaven’
Speaking before yesterday’s Angelus prayer to a group if some 8,000 pilgrims in Les Combes, in Italy’s Valle d’Aosta, where... Read more
Pope calls on God to ‘block the murderous hand’ of terrorists, convert their hearts
Following Sunday’s noontime Angelus prayer held near his vacation chalet of Les Combes in Italy's Valle d'Aosta, Pope Benedict led... Read more
Pope Benedict meets with priests, deacons of Valle d’Aosta, surprises reporters with brief interview
Before entering the church of Introd today for a meeting with priests and deacons of the Valle d’Aosta region of... Read more
Controversy in Nicaragua over reception of Communion by Sandinista leader
The former Minister of Education and rector of the Ave Maria College in Nicaragua, Humberto Belli, expressed his hope this... Read more
Expert says ample material in Koran to justify terrorism
In an article published by the Italian daily Avvenire, French philosopher and historian Remi Brague holds that the Koran and... Read more
Constitutional Court could reverse homosexual “marriage” in Spain
A judge in Alicante, Spain, is refusing to “marry” a lesbian couple and has filed a legal challenge against the... Read more
Massive outcry against attacks by gays on family and religious beliefs
In an effort to denounce the leaders of a “Gay Pride Parade” in Madrid for crimes against family associations and... Read more
First Hawaiian native to be ordained bishop of Honolulu
The Catholic faithful of Hawaii are ready to celebrate the historic ordination of Fr. Clarence “Larry” Silva as the fifth... Read more
Caritas International dispatches assistance to victims of hurricanes in Caribbean
Caritas International, through the offices of Caritas Haiti and Caritas Antilles, has announced it will be sending aid to victims... Read more
Thomas More: defender of marriage in Europe, says Madrid cardinal
During the consecration of the new Church of St. Thomas More in Madrid, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rouco Varela highlighted the... Read more
Papal accommodations being built for ‘06 World Meeting of Families in Valencia
A team of architects and workers have begun remodeling the Archbishop of Valencia’s residence in order to build a “papal... Read more
New Zealand doctors to reconsider euthanasia question
The New Zealand Medical Association announced Friday that it will reconsider its position on euthanasia at the end of July. Read more
Pope Benedict reveals new style in first three months of Pontificate, says analyst
In a column published Friday by the Italian online magazine L’Espresso Vatican analyst Sandro Magister notes that, three months after... Read more
16,000 handicapped to attend WYD 2005
Organizers of the upcoming World Youth Day in Cologne announced they expect some 16,000 handicapped individuals from various countries to... Read more
“Missionary honeymoons” new alternative among Spanish newlyweds
An increasing number of newlyweds in Spain are deciding to turn their weddings and honeymoons into opportunities to reach out... Read more
Online registration needed for Seminarians who want to meet the Pope
Seminarians from around the world willing to register for a special meeting with Pope Benedict XVI during World Youth Day... Read more
