Europe

French churches suffer fresh attacks

A church in Lot-et-Garonne was damaged over Pentecost weekend as Catholics warn of a continuing pattern of vandalism against places of worship

Portsmouth diocese confirms dissolution of Marian Franciscans

The Marian Franciscans combined Franciscan spirituality with Marian devotion and developed apostolates in media, publishing, youth work and pro-life ministry

Tisza backtracks after backlash over Christian culture proposal

The ruling party has amended its proposal after criticism from Fidesz, conservative politicians and Catholic voices in Hungary

The Pope urges Europe's leaders to address demographic crisis

Pope Leo XIV said Europe needs a fresh springtide for the family to overcome demographic decline

The Catholic Herald

Notre-Dame’s miracle windows under threat by modernists

Critics say the undamaged windows should remain in place as part of the cathedral’s restored decorative ensemble

Record numbers expected for Paris-to-Chartres pilgrimage

Organisers say registrations have surged as young Catholics and converts continue to be drawn to the traditional liturgy

Modena car-ramming suspect had sent anti-Christian emails

Salim El Koudri is accused of injuring eight people in a car-ramming attack in central Modena

Milan archdiocese to open interreligious monastery

Critics have questioned whether the Ambrosian Monastery will function more as a multireligious centre than as a Catholic foundation

Speculation grows over future of Vienna cathedral provost

Austrian media reports have raised questions about the future of Fr Toni Faber, the long-serving cathedral provost of St Stephen’s in Vienna

Pope Leo XIV plans first official papal state visit to France in 18 years

The visit will include a stop at UNESCO headquarters and will be the first official papal state visit to France since Benedict XVI in 2008

The Catholic Herald