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the ten of the 1st may (5)" "

Hungary, the Catholic press and Europe: these are the main issues discussed at the European symposium of the IUCP, the International Union of the Catholic Press, held in the Hungarian capital on 19 and 20 March. It was attended by some sixty journalists from France, Germany, Switzerland, Croatia, Slovenia, Norway, Italy, Hungary, Russia, Poland, even […]

Kosovo" "

The tragic death of three Albanian children, drowned in the Ibar, the river that divides the city of Kosovksa Mitrovica, unleashed the new spate of violence in Kosovo that, according to the UNO, has caused 31 victims and some 500 injured since 17 March. According to the account of a fourth boy who survived, they […]

EU Commission" "

Economic growth and convergence of production systems; regional competitiveness and employment; territorial cooperation “beyond the frontiers”: these are the major objectives spelt out by the European Commission in its third Report on economic and social cohesion (February 2004), which is already planning for the imminent Union of the Twenty-Five. MICHEL BARNIER , EU Commissioner for […]

The solemn funeral services for the 190 identified victims of the terrorist attacks of 11 March, of whom 47 are foreigners, are being celebrated today, 24 March, in the cathedral of Almudena in Madrid. The rite is being concelebrated by Cardinals Antonio M. Rouco Varela, archbishop of Madrid, Ricardo M. Carles Gordó, archbishop of Barcelona […]

against terrorism " "

First the Twin Towers, then Iraq, now Madrid. The challenge of terrorism and of the violent threats to peace and democracy is changing the agenda of the European Council that is due to meet in Brussels on 25/26 March. The economic questions (Lisbon strategy) and the institutional issues (drafting of the constitutional Treaty) are having […]

COMECE

Restoring the family to the centre of EU policies; widening the debate within the institutions of the Union to give rise to a real strategy on this front, in close coordination with the social, as well as economic, objectives of the “Lisbon strategy”: these are the basic guidelines of the document “A family strategy for […]

spain

“In the new political stage opened after the elections of 14 March, the legitimate authorities may count on the collaboration of everyone in the absolutely priority task of the struggle against terrorism. Catholics will provide this collaboration without any misgivings, offering the strong courage inspired by a hope that cannot be quenched”. So say the […]

church and university" "

“This Marian vigil has a strong symbolic value. For it is also to us, dear university students and teachers, that an important role is entrusted in the construction of the united Europe, firmly rooted in the spiritual traditions and values that have shaped it”. With this message John Paul II greeted over 7,000 university students […]

The Swiss bishops oppose the opening on shops on Sundays. In an open letter, the national Commission of Justice and Peace of the Swiss Episcopal Conference intervene on the bill before Parliament that makes provision for the Sunday opening of shops in public transport centres: railway stations and airports. “It is perfectly legitimate – write […]

“Our sorrow is combined with deep gratitude for the fact that God gave us this great personality for so long a time”, said Christoph Schönborn, president of the Austrian Episcopal Conference and archbishop of Vienna, commenting on the death of Cardinal Franz König, archbishop emeritus of the Austrian capital, on 12 March. Schönborn paid tribute […]