Europe News
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
French president to push social media ban for children under 15
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other European and North American leaders in a call for age verification requirements for... Read more
Bishop of Graz in Austria ‘stunned and shaken’ after deadly school shooting
The bishop of Graz-Seckau in Austria, Wilhelm Krautwaschl, expressed being “stunned and shaken” following a deadly shooting at a school... Read more
Italian abuse survivor: Bishops’ report doesn’t show full scale of crisis
Chiara Griffini, president of the Italian bishops’ conference’s Office for the Protection of Minors, said the increase in cases was... Read more
England’s WeBelieve festival to showcase beauty and diversity of the Catholic Church
The historic Catholic festival in the U.K. will blend tradition and worship with a focus on unity. Read more
Chartres pilgrimage draws 19,000 in show of faith and tradition
The three-day trek from Paris to Chartres represents a demanding challenge — both physical and spiritual — that continues to... Read more
Swedish cardinal reflects on conclave, says he’s ‘grateful’ for Pope Leo XIV
Swedish Cardinal Anders Arborelius said the conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV “was first and foremost a unifying experience.” Read more
Over 10,000 pilgrims gather in Knock, Ireland, for 40th All Ireland Rosary Rally
This past weekend, over 10,000 pilgrims joined together at the national Marian shrine in Knock, Ireland, to mark the 40th... Read more
Irish teens inspired by Carlo Acutis make Lego film of his life
The short film called “Lego Movie — The Incredible Life of Carlo Acutis” is now available on YouTube under the... Read more
