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COUNCIL OF EUROPE

On January 31, the winter session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will close in Strasbourg. Many topics of great interest are on the agenda, with an outlook that, as always, extends beyond the boundaries of the continent to reaffirm and revitalize the role that Europe can play on the international […]

CHURCHES IN BRIEF

Czech Republic: 12 letters for young faithful”God gave life to each one of us, he gave it also to you… This way he has decided that no task that he puts in front of you, will never be out of your strength” – with these words, Mons. Jan Vokál, bishop of Hradec Králové, turns to […]

TOWARDS MAY ELECTIONS/2

The poor and the migrants are the scapegoats of welfare cuts introduced by the conservative government of David Cameron since its installation in 2010. Political parties, TV networks and the press portray them as swindlers who thrive at the State’s expense, while official reports show that in the UK even those with a job receive […]

EDITORIAL

In a Europe in crisis of identity and vocation there exists, as an alterative to the path of pessimism and scepticism, the narrow road of realism. It is not well marked in the topographical maps of thought and communication. And, on the other hand, it’s a demanding course, while those who initiate it don’t always […]

SPAIN

Ferrol’s Holy Week has been officially declared of international touristic interest. The recognition has been granted by the Secretary General of Tourism at the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce. Ferrol is united with other Spanish cities: Seville, Valladolid, Salamanca, León, Cartagena, Lorca, Hellín, Medina de Rioseco, Granada, Orihuela, Murcia, Cáceres, Medina del Campo, Palencia, […]

VERSO IL VOTO DI MAGGIO/2

Poveri e immigrati. Sono loro i capri espiatori dei tagli al welfare introdotti dal governo conservatore di David Cameron dal momento dell’arrivo al potere nel 2010. I partiti, le tv e i giornali li dipingono come imbroglioni che vivono alle spese dello Stato, mentre le statistiche dimostrano che ormai, nel Regno Unito, chi riceve un […]

VERSO IL 10 MAGGIO

"Se uno Stato dimentica l’importanza decisiva della scuola, rischia di non preparare il futuro della stessa società". Parte da questa affermazione monsignor Gianni Ambrosio, presidente della Commissione episcopale per l’educazione, la scuola e l’università, nella sua analisi sui passaggi della prolusione del cardinale Angelo Bagnasco al Consiglio permanente, dedicati alla questione dell’educazione. Inevitabile anche un […]

LOMBARDIA

I bambini stranieri fino ai 14 anni di età, anche se figli di genitori presenti in Italia senza permesso, hanno finalmente diritto all’assistenza sanitaria in Lombardia. Lo stabilisce una circolare diramata il 21 gennaio scorso dalla Direzione generale regionale della Salute, in attuazione di una decisione presa dalla Giunta a fine 2013. In via sperimentale, […]

ITALY

To say “a word of closeness” that may help the growth of the “good and silent forest” that is “simple and humble faith”, so that it “may make more noise than trees falling”. It is the choice of Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, who in the opening address to the Permanent Council of the Italian bishops, held […]

SLOVAKIA

Humanitarian and development aid provided abroad in total amount almost 700,000 EUR, domestic charitable services in over 200 social, healthcare and educational institutions, engagement in the fight against unjust financing of social services – all this represents a part of the last year’s balance of Caritas Slovakia. Danka Jaceèková has interviewed Radovan Gumulák, general secretary […]