The church needs Madeleine Delbrêl’s words and example to transform our vision of one another, whether across ecclesial lines or simply across the subway aisle.

The far right denounces the European Union as anti-Christian totalitarianism, but Michael Daniel Driessen writes that the E.U. has its roots in Catholic universalism and a suspicion of the nation-state.

The government of the federal state of Berlin has permitted church services with up to 50 participants from May 4 provided that hygiene and social distancing requirements are observed.

Pope Francis expressed his closeness and support to France, where Covid-19 has claimed more than 20,000 lives.

Around Europe, asylum seekers typically live in crowded shelters or detention centers, makeshift refugee camps or on the streets.

The church and government in Italy are making plans which would allow for the gradual--though limited--resumption of public Masses and funerals.