News from Europe

Report says hostility towards Christians in the UK is 'intensifying'

A new report highlights growing anti-Christian views and intolerance in the UK

Catholics were attacked by far-left groups inciting violence

Left-wing extremist groups are believed to have repeatedly vandalized an Austrian church and verbally harassed its elderly priest.

Ten Scottish churches join forces to fight poverty

Ten churches across Forth Valley have joined forces to tackle poverty in the region.

A Unesco-listed medieval church was damaged by fire in France

Over 20 firefighters were required to extinguish the blaze.

Christian schools confront Labour Party's VAT policy

Independent Christian schools in the UK are challenging the Labour government's plans to impose VAT on private school fees.

A German church was targeted by vandals

In late July, a swastika was painted on the church wall by an unknown individual.

A Coptic Orthodox church was set on fire in England

According to police, only the exterior of the church was affected and no one was injured.

Head of a Marian statue was torn off in Poland

The local police have launched an investigation into the incident.

Researchers say 'The UK is entering its first atheist age'

The percentage of atheists has significantly increased in the last decades, entering the UK into its "first atheist age"

Pope calls for a day of prayer and fasting

October 7 is to be a day of prayer and fasting for peace, called by Pope Francis.