Europe – Page 374 – Prologue Journal

For Archbishop of Canterbury, Heading Anglican Church Is ‘High-Wire Act’

New York Times Serving as the spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans in an increasingly secular world is just one of the challenges for Justin Welby. He also had a king to crown and immigration policy to condemn. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/world/europe/archbishop-canterbury-profile.html

Ukrainians Urge Spending Shift as War Drags On

New York Times Protesters are lobbying city councils to freeze urban renewal projects and buy military equipment instead, part of a wider call to put Ukraine on a war footing. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/22/world/europe/ukraine-spending-war-russia.html

Several Killed in Shooting at University in Prague

New York Times The police said “tens” of others were injured in the attack by an assailant at Charles University in the center of the Czech capital. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/world/europe/prague-shooting.html

Pope’s Shift on Gay Couples Followed Quiet Talks and Loud Resistance

New York Times Pope Francis spoke with L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics and their supporters for years before letting priests bless same-sex couples. But the move’s timing also owed something to its conservative opponents. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/world/europe/pope-francis-lgbtq-blessings.html

Eurostar Halts Service Because of Surprise Channel Tunnel Strike

New York Times An unexpected walkout led Eurostar to cancel most trains traveling between London and continental Europe days before Christmas, causing chaos for passengers. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/world/europe/eurostar-trains-strike.html

Iceland Asks Tourists To Please Stay Away From the Volcanic Eruption

New York Times The government told people to “think four times” before embarking on a hike to view the eruption. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/world/europe/iceland-volcano-eruption-warning-tourists.html

France’s President Condemns ‘Manhunt’ Against Gérard Depardieu

New York Times Emmanuel Macron broke with his culture minister, who had called comments made by Depardieu in a documentary a “disgrace.” The actor is facing renewed scrutiny over sexual assault accusations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/movies/gerard-depardieu-emmanuel-macron-sexual-assault.html

Thursday Briefing

New York Times Peace talks in Cairo and at the U.N.. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/21/briefing/cairo-gaza-talks-trump-legal.html

2 Teens Convicted of Murdering Brianna Ghey, a Transgender Girl, in England

New York Times A jury found that a boy and a girl, both now 16, murdered Brianna Ghey, 16, who was stabbed 28 times at a park near Manchester in February. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/world/europe/brianna-ghey-murder-conviction-manchester.html

Polish Right Occupies State TV, Refusing to Accept Loss of Power

New York Times The sit-in shut down Poland’s main public news station, a possible harbinger of battles to come as the party voted out of power tries to keep its grip on state institutions. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/20/world/europe/poland-state-tv-protest.html