There are concerns for the faithful in Europe, where persecution and intolerance against Christians is now becoming more common. EWTN Vatican Bureau Chief, Andreas Thonhauser, recently spoke with the head of an organization that tracks and fights back against discrimination of Christians in Europe, Dr. Martin Kugler, who explained what the situation with hate crimes is right now in the continent. Dr. Kugler discussed how religious festivities provoke violence against Christians and what the concerns are with Easter coming up. He dived into what the Vatican could do to help the situation in Europe.
Persecution & Intolerance Against Christians Becomes More Prevalent in Europe
Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
30 Years on the Janiculum Hill: PNAC Rector’s Dinner
The Pontifical North American College plays a unique role in the Catholic Church in North America.
Remembering the missionary martyrs of Papua New Guinea
During his visit to Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis reflected on the sacrifices of early Catholic missionaries and martyrs who braved the rainforests to spread the Gospel to "the ends of the Earth."
Jesuits Say They Warned Diocese That Incardinated Rupnik About Complaints Against Him
Jesuit Official Clarifies Society's Stance on Rupnik Incardination, Stressing Warning to Koper Bishop About Abuse Allegations
Pope Leo calls Maronite priest killed in bombing ‘a true shepherd’
“I am close to all the Lebanese people at this time of grave trial,” the pope said on
Vatican secretary of state brings Pope Francis’ message of closeness to Ukraine
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin is in Ukraine this week for what is the diplomat’s first visit to the country since the start of the Russian invasion in 2022.
Pope Francis Declares Sagrada Familia Basilica Architect Antoni Gaudí ‘Venerable’
Pope Francis on Monday declared Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí “venerable,” bringing the designer of Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia basilica one step closer to sainthood.