Europe News
Cardinal Erdő: Pope’s visit to Hungary tells us ‘Christ is our future’
Cardinal Péter Erdő, archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest, talked with CNA’s sister news organization on the eve of Pope Francis’ trip to... Read more
Five French priests martyred in anti-Catholic uprising of 1871 beatified in Paris
“As pastors inspired by apostolic zeal, the priests were united in their witness to the faith to the point of... Read more
5 Things to know about British MP Miriam Cates, who isn’t afraid to challenge the status quo
Miriam Cates recently took on the U.K. prime minister about sex education in U.K. schools. Here’s some background on this... Read more
A sculpture of Jesus at Rome’s airport is taking travelers by surprise
The next time you are flying through Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport you can see Jesus at Terminal 1. Read more
New online platform fights porn addiction under the patronage of Blessed Carlo Acutis
The initiative SOS Porn Deliverance seeks to show people the good news that with God, freedom is possible. Read more
Father Rupnik superior denies possible transfer of the priest from Rome to Milan
Various media reported that Father Marko Rupnik, accused of having sexually abused numerous nuns, could leave Rome. Read more
Pope John Paul II declared Divine Mercy Sunday a feast 23 years ago
On April 30, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized Maria Faustina Kowalska and declared the second Sunday of Easter as... Read more
Biden to visit Our Lady of Knock, Irish site of Marian apparition
During President Joe Biden’s four-day trip to Ireland, he plans to visit Our Lady of Knock in Knock, County Mayo. Read more
Vatican announces date and theme for 2023 World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
The annual event, which happens around the feast day of Sts. Anne and Joachim, will take its theme this year... Read more
Biden visits Northern Ireland for 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement: a CNA explainer
President Joe Biden is traveling to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday to commemorate the 25th anniversary... Read more
Ireland marks anniversary of Good Friday Agreement as Pope Francis prays for peace
Pope Francis and other Christian leaders called for prayer and a rededication to the peace secured in Northern Ireland by... Read more
Ukraine faults Vatican for ‘equating victim and aggressor’ during Way of the Cross
A Ukraine foreign ministry spokesman criticized a Vatican decision to have the words of two young people from Ukraine and... Read more
Crushed in an earthquake, shattered 15th-century cross restored in time for Easter
One of the Abbey of Sant’Eutizio’s artworks was shattered into at least 30 pieces in the rubble of earthquakes in... Read more
The first hyper-realistic body of Christ based on the Holy Shroud is on exhibit in Spain
An exhibition of the first hyper-realistic recreation of the body of Christ based on data obtained from the Shroud of... Read more
‘The truth that has been given to us’: Norway’s Bishop Varden on speaking about sexuality
Bishop Erik Varden spoke to CNA about the role of a bishop and why the Nordic bishops’ conference chose to... Read more
Catholic hospital chaplain reaches £10K settlement in religious freedom lawsuit in UK
A Maltese Catholic priest who served as a chaplain in a London hospital received £10,000 in a settlement with the... Read more
Fire damages three statues of the Virgin Mary in Spain at start of Holy Week
As Holy Week processions began in Spain, three wooden carvings of the Virgin Mary were damaged by fire in three... Read more
French bishops vote to open sainthood cause of Henri de Lubac
Henri de Lubac is considered by many to be one of the most important theologians of the 20th century. Read more
The Sanctuary of Lourdes may remove Rupnik’s mosaics out of respect for victims
Mosaic art created by Father Marko Rupnik could be removed from the Basilica of the Sanctuary of Lourdes, France. Read more
Spanish bishops deliver six volumes of information on sex abuse cases to ombudsman
Cardinal Juan José Omella said that these situations cause “great harm, not only to the Church but [also] to society.” Read more
