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EDITORIAL

“John-Paul II’s vision of Europe” – this was the theme of the conference held on 19 October, hosted by Poland’s President Bronislaw Komorowski in the context of the Polish Presidency of the European Union. The two panel discussions focused on the spiritual and political dimensions of the Holy Father’s vision of Europe.In his contribution, Profession […]

EASTERN CHURCHES

The meeting of the bishops of Oradea, Romania (November 3-6) on the theme: “You will be my witnesses: evangelization in Eastern Catholic Churches of Europe”, was attended by many special guests, amongst whom figured Msgr. Cyril Vasil, Secretary of the Congregation for Eastern Churches. Danka Jaceckova interviewed him for SIR Europe from the offices in […]

chURCH AND EUROPE (11)

With our interview of Bishop Noel Treanor of Down and Connor, in Northern Ireland, we are continuing SIR Europe’s special feature dedicated to the reflections of European bishops on the process of European integration and on the Church’s thought on the European common home (see SIR Europe 62-63-64-65-66-67-69/2011).What opinions and hopes do Catholics in your […]

Health and consumer protection programmesFostering better and safer healthcare in EU countries, promoting good health and preventing diseases, protecting consumers’ rights: these are some of the targets set by the Commission, contained in the Health for Growth Programme and the Consumer Programme presented November 9, part of the 2014-2020 budget. “The two programmes aim to […]

EUROPEAN UNION

“Growth has stalled in Europe, and there is a risk of a new recession”. Olli Rehn, Commission Vice-President for Economic and Monetary Affairs goes straight to the point in the presentation of the autumn forecasts. A few days ago it was confirmed that the EU is still grappling with the crisis. “Growth is at standstill”, […]

EU and neet

Performing arts to recover youths’ creativity and combat self-exclusion. This is the objective of “The moving project” whose aim is to counter the phenomenon of NEET (not in education, employment or training), namely, young people aged 15-24 that abandoned school or university and renounced seeking a job. The project, which ended in October, involved some […]

CHURCHES IN BRIEF

Portugal: the bishops on the “dictatorship” of capitals”Hope in a time of crisis”: this is the title of the next pastoral note of the Portuguese Bishops (Cep), who are in Fatima for their plenary assembly. According to the Secretary General of Cep, mgr. Manuel Morujão, who gave the announcement, the note reflects on the fact […]

CHURCHES IN BRIEF

CCEE: the 40th anniversary of the foundation in RomeWith a reflection on the theme of the New Evangelization, the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences is preparing to celebrate in Rome the 40th anniversary of its foundation. It was March 25 1971 when the first CCEE directive regulations were adopted. “In those years – says Cardinal […]

CRISI ECONOMICA

Lo spread che si amplia, le Borse che calano, i miliardi “bruciati”, le statistiche che aggiungono sconforto… C’è di che impaurirsi. Ma non bisogna terrorizzarsi, cedere al panico, vedere tutto nero e soprattutto agire di conseguenza. L’Italia è investita da una tempesta che sta facendo e farà danni; ma non è il diluvio universale. E […]

UNIONE EUROPEA

"La crescita è ferma in Europa: siamo a rischio di una nuova recessione". Olli Rehn, vice presidente della Commissione, responsabile degli affari economici e monetari, non usa mezzi termini nel presentare le previsioni economiche d’autunno. Come trapelato nei giorni scorsi, la crisi permane sull’Europa comunitaria e Rehn ribadisce: "La crescita è un treno fermo". Pil […]