Europe News
Prominent Catholic bioethics center in Oxford, England, shuttered amid financial strain
Anscombe Bioethics Centre, a prominent Catholic bioethics center in Oxford, England, has shut down after nearly 50 years due to... Read more
After 20 years of gay marriage in Spain, ‘not impossible’ to rescind the law, expert says
Spain was the third country in the world, after the Netherlands and Belgium, to equate marriage with same-sex unions. Read more
Croatian bishops lead historic Sacred Heart consecration, marking 125th anniversary
The consecration began at churches and chapels throughout Croatia, initiated by church bells ringing for five minutes before solemn Eucharistic... Read more
British politician criticizes priest for refusing Communion over assisted dying vote
The politician posted on social media that the incident raised “grave public interest” about pressure religious MPs faced. Read more
The cave in Subiaco where the Rule of St. Benedict was born
Over the centuries, a magnificent monastic complex was built around the Sacred Cave where St. Benedict developed his religious rule. Read more
How the Loretto Community became a vibrant Catholic youth movement in Europe
The Loretto Community traces its roots to the mid-1980s, when a businessman and permanent deacon from Salzburg, Austria, first visited... Read more
‘The Chosen’ actor on Season 6: ‘I’ve never seen the cast so focused’
The cast of the hit series “The Chosen” was recently in Matera, Italy, filming the crucifixion of Jesus, which will... Read more
Assisted suicide bill a ‘watershed’ in the devaluing of life, English archbishop says
“I think we’ve crossed a watershed, that fundamental line in the sand that a life is always to be protected,”... Read more
Spanish faithful disconcerted by restoration of iconic image of weeping Virgin
The recent changes made to the expression on the face of the iconic image of Our Lady of Hope of... Read more
German archdiocese faces backlash over sexuality education framework
The document is scheduled for implementation across all 15 Catholic school locations in Hamburg beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Read more
Thousands gather in Cork, Ireland, for 99th consecutive Eucharistic procession
The procession was led by the Butter Exchange Band and Bishop Fintan Gavin, bishop of Cork and Ross, beginning from... Read more
Ireland reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on feast of Corpus Christi
Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh urged the people of Ireland to “feel inspired and courageous” by the renewed consecration to... Read more
New study reveals the rosary rivals modern meditation for mental health benefits
A new study suggests that the ancient Catholic practice of praying the rosary may offer comparable mental health benefits to... Read more
Archbishop ‘shocked and disappointed’ by House of Commons’ passage of assisted suicide bill
British lawmakers in the House of Commons passed a bill on June 20 legalizing assisted suicide for terminally ill patients... Read more
Widow, mother of 4 nuns and a priest, takes perpetual vows
Sister Maria Zhang Yue Chun made her perpetual vows on May 13 at the convent of the Augustinian Recollects in... Read more
Archbishops: Assisted suicide bill will be death knell for hospices, care homes in England
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Archbishop John Sherrington warn that the future of Catholic hospices and care facilities is in doubt ... Read more
Scottish youth bring faith to the field in the Caritas Cup
In dioceses and schools across Scotland, the Caritas Cup organizes local tournaments that bring together young people from Catholic schools... Read more
UPDATE: Parliament takes steps to decriminalize abortions in England and Wales
British lawmakers voted to decriminalize abortions in England and Wales in a move that pro-life advocates say could endanger women... Read more
Father Gabriele Amorth remembered as ‘most famous exorcist of the 20th century’
Father Marcello Lanza of the International Association of Exorcists recently honored Father Gabriele Amorth on the 100th anniversary of Amorth’s... Read more
St. Anthony of Padua considered ‘all the world as his home’
Today the Church celebrates St. Anthony of Padua, whose widespread popularity can be traced to his efforts at reaching out... Read more
