Europe

Euthanasia bill in France may be 'the marker of the end of a society influenced by Christianity,' expert says

Caroline de Sury · May 29, 2024

French deputies began to work on the proposed "end of life" bill May 27, which, as it now stands, promises to be extremely permissive regarding euthanasia and medically assisted suicide.

Polish church warns of widening conflict over 'hostile reforms'

Jonathan Luxmoore · May 24, 2024

Poland's bishops have warned of growing conflict with anti-clerical politicians if they press ahead with plans to remove public crosses and curb religious education in the traditionally Catholic country.

Major Archbishop Shevchuk discusses pope's 'call for negotiation', Ukraine's faith

Jonathan Luxmoore · March 22, 2024

The head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church has insisted his countrymen will "never surrender" to Russia's invasion and that the pope's recent call for a negotiation of terms with Moscow was "deeply hurtful" for his nation.

Editorial

Irish choose common sense

March 14, 2024

St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland falls into the category of beloved mythology — unless you happen to be a snake, in which case you might have a lower estimate of it.

French bishops call for fasting, prayer as abortion is enshrined in country's constitution

Caroline de Sury · March 5, 2024

French bishops called for fasting and prayer as abortion was enshrined in the constitution by an overwhelming 780-72 vote, accompanied by a standing ovation when the result was announced as the parliament met in Versailles.