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British mother to travel to Switzerland to die by assisted suicide after son’s death
Posted on 04/24/2026 17:32 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Assisted suicide is legal in Switzerland, even for physically healthy people.
European Union Court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law ‘breaches EU founding values’
Posted on 04/23/2026 14:27 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The Court of Justice of the European Union ruled on Tuesday that Hungary's 2021 LGBTQ law breached EU founding values.
German cardinal instructs priests to facilitate same-sex couple blessings
Posted on 04/22/2026 15:38 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Cardinal Reinhard Marx, archbishop of Munich and Freising, has instructed priests and full-time pastoral staff to introduce the controversial handout “Blessing Gives Strength to Love.”
March for Life in Warsaw commemorates 1,060 years of Christianity in Poland
Posted on 04/21/2026 13:32 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Recent marches in Poland have intentionally marked major national milestones, including the 1,000th anniversary of Poland’s first royal coronation in 2025.
Spanish Bishops’ Conference president concerned about polarization affecting Church and society
Posted on 04/21/2026 11:50 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
Archbishop Luis Argüello pointed to the harmful effects of oversimplifying issues and taking positions based on emotional reactions, which can lead to polarization and prevent constructive dialogue.
St. Anselm: The Benedictine monk who followed the motto ‘faith seeking understanding’
Posted on 04/21/2026 04:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
On April 21, the Catholic Church honors St. Anselm, the 11th- and 12th-century Benedictine monk and archbishop best known for his writings that deeply influenced Catholic theology.
EWTN Spain expands to 24/7 programming, setting stage for papal visit
Posted on 04/20/2026 16:35 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
“Expanding to 24/7 programming allows us to walk with people throughout their day, offering a constant point of encounter with Christ,” José Carlos González-Hurtado, EWTN Spain president, said.
Punk legend Patti Smith, Mexican architect Tatiana Bilbao to represent Vatican at Venice Biennale
Posted on 04/16/2026 12:38 PM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
The exhibition by the Dicastery for Culture and Education features the work of contemporary artists in various fields, inspired by the life and spiritual legacy of St. Hildegard of Bingen.
Pope Benedict XVI’s centenary celebrations planned across the globe in 2027
Posted on 04/16/2026 07:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
A series of events will take place in 2027 marking the centenary of the birth of the late pope, honoring his legacy and his extensive contributions to the fields of philosophy and theology.
‘I’ve had an experience with God,’ husband tells wife before fatal diagnosis
Posted on 04/15/2026 08:00 AM (CNA Daily News - Europe)
“The peace we experienced throughout the entire process of his illness and his death was no ordinary peace,” Virginia Pérez de Santana said. “I know it because we were enveloped by God.”