Europe

Catholic Church leaders in Switzerland have protested the “arbitrary” abolition of traditional military service exemptions for clergy.

France's bishops are strongly criticizing a "radical choice" made by French lawmakers to legalize "assisted dying."

When—and if—Andy Burnham becomes prime minister of the United Kingdom later in July, he'll be the first ever to identify publicly as a Catholic.

French Catholics attached to the traditional Latin Mass but loyal to Rome are expressing deep sadness after the Society of St. Pius X consecrated four bishops without papal approval, prompting the Vatican to declare the group in schism and excommunicate six SSPX bishops.

Lay groups in Germany involved in the local Church's controversial Synodal Way say they will continue demanding the right to preach at Mass, defying a recent rejection by the Vatican of the proposal.

The bishops of France are urging the faithful to take part in a prayer novena that began June 21, as lawmakers move closer to a pivotal vote on legislation that could permanently legalize "assisted dying" in the country.

Catholic and Orthodox leaders are expressing shock and outrage after a Russian drone strike heavily damaged a historic monastery complex in Kyiv, Ukraine, with a cathedral set ablaze.

Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon to talk about sanctions, said the Vatican secretary of state.

Ahead of the first anniversary of his election to the chair of St. Peter, it was announced that Pope Leo XIV is officially expected to visit France in late September, the French bishops' conference confirmed May 6.

As Barcelona prepares for the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death in 2026, renewed attention is focusing not only on the famed Spanish architect’s genius but also on the deep Catholic faith that shaped his life and work.