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Vatican, Catholic leaders from Europe discuss sexual abuse in the Church
The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is hosting a conference on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in... Read more
EU bishop: Elections show citizens concerned about Ukraine war
The bishop also spoke about the importance of pushing the new EU commission and parliament to reinforce diplomatic action toward... Read more
Bishops urge EU leaders to tackle voter disillusionment following elections
The bishops’ commission underscored the pressing issue of persistent voter disengagement and the alarming rise of nationalist, Euroskeptic parties. Read more
Bishop exhorts Catholics to ‘build a better Europe’ in EU elections on Sunday
In his exhortation, Bishop Mariano Crociata called on voters to exercise their obligation as citizens “responsibly, choosing candidates and parties.” Read more
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
Catholic bishops in the European Union reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of... Read more
European bishops concerned about draft bill on medical use of ‘human substances’
The bishops stated that “as the Catholic Church we are convinced ... that human life from the beginning, including unborn... Read more
Bishops condemn European Union’s drafting of ‘right to abortion’
In its Tuesday statement, the bishops argued that the measure would constitute an “ethical indefensibility” against human rights and European... Read more
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
Italian Bishop Mariano Crociata, 70, will lead the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) until 2028. Read more
European bishops call for release of Nicaraguan bishop due to stand trial for conspiracy
The president of the European bishops’ conferences has demanded “the immediate release” of Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Read more
'Women deserve better': Experts criticize EU Parliament resolution on ‘right to abortion’
Legal experts have called “inaccurate and misleading” a proposed resolution by the European Parliament to include a “right to abortion”... Read more
Catholic leader criticizes EU Parliament for backing motion on US abortion law
The motion secured 364 votes in favor, 154 against, and 37 abstentions. Read more
Catholic bishops’ commission: EU parliament resolution on US abortion law is ‘unacceptable interference’
COMECE said that adopting the resolution would ‘discredit’ the European Parliament. Read more
European Parliament backs persecution report criticized by Catholic Church
COMECE said the report ‘rendered invisible’ millions of believers persecuted for their faith. Read more
European church leaders ask Putin and Zelenskyy for Easter ceasefire
‘We respectfully request you to declare a ceasefire in Ukraine from midnight on April 17,’ they wrote. Read more
EU Catholic bishops criticize Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
They noted that there is no ‘right’ to abortion enshrined in international law. Read more
Bishops to hold meeting on Church’s social teaching to show ‘Catholics are alive in Europe’
The 3rd European Catholic Social Days will be held in March in Slovakia. Read more
EU Catholic bishops lament ‘anti-religious bias’ in guide discouraging word ‘Christmas’
Cardinal Hollerich said that Christmas was part ‘of European reality.’ Read more
Catholic bishops’ commission laments EU religious freedom envoy vacancy
The special envoy has left months after taking up the role. Read more
Abortion is not healthcare, bishops say ahead of European Parliament vote
A commission of European bishops criticized a report seeking the recognition of a “right to abortion.” Read more
EU Catholic bishops criticize European Parliament resolution on Poland’s abortion law
Catholic bishops across Europe have criticized a European Parliament resolution on Poland’s abortion law. Read more
