Austria
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European Union
Can a foetus feel the pain of an abortion? Some researchers think so
It was the woman's ninth pregnancy. Serbian Dr. Stojan Adasevic grabbed his forceps, just as he did for the more than 48,000 abortions he performed. It was the woman's ninth pregnancy. Serbian Dr. Stojan Adasevic grabbed his forceps, just as he did for the more than 48,000 abortions he performed.…
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Central Europe
Central Europe: March for Life in Germany and Hungary draw crowds
After the violence erupted in Cologne last year, 2024 became more peaceful for the nation's Marsch für das Leben (March for Life). So far, March for Life has come to Berlin and Cologne and will expand to Munich next year.Alexandra Linder, who is chairwoman of the pro-life organisation Bundesverband Lebensrecht…
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European Union
European churches fear consequences of rising energy prices
Gas prices remain high. A tour around Europe shows that churches are not yet concerned about their financial situation. A church that has been working on sustainability for years, sometimes to the irritation of fellow believers, can now count on interest from other churches.Churches have barely recovered from falling attendance…
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European Union
Seven countries in Europe where end-of-life issues are at the top
In at least seven European countries, the right to die is moving to the top of the political agenda. An overview. ## The Netherlands: court case about assisted suicide death The Dutch Janine de Graaf-Klunder (60) went to court on Monday. Together with 29 other plaintiffs, she wants to lift…