CHURCHES IN BRIEF" "

Germany, Malta, Russia, Switzerland

Germany: the “Feast of Faith” in Cologne Five days of “intense prayer and festive celebrations” characterised the “Feast of Faith”.Cardinal Joachim Meisner spoke of the Eucharistic Congress that closed June 9 in Cologne, with 48thousand people attending over 800 scheduled events. Before the journalists gathered for the press conference at the end of the Congress, […]

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FRANCE" "

Fostering dialogue” “

A whole week dedicated to the culture of encounter between thoughts, affiliations and traditions, to state that dialogue is possible; indeed, that it is a challenge to be accepted in a time of strong radicalization that is dividing France and that, unfortunately, is also degenerating into riots and urban violence. This was the central theme […]

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CHURCHES IN EUROPE" "

Recovering hope” “

Economy, politics, rights, values: are we witnessing changes across Europe? The question is rhetoric, the answer is known. The old continent is undergoing rapid transformations within a global context that proceeds at a run. What direction can be followed at this stage? What are the possible points of reference? What are the challenges under way? […]

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CHURCHES IN BRIEF" "

Czech Republic, Ukraine, Slovakia, Belarus

Czech repubic: 15 years of army spiritual serviceThe Armed Forces of the Czech republic, along with Churches and the Ministry of Defence celebrated the 15th anniversary of renewal of spiritual service in the army. Ecumenical prayer on the occasion was held in Prague on 4 June and was led by cardinal Dominik Duka, president of […]

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HOMOSEXUAL MARRIAGE" " " "

A strange acceleration

Analyzing, raising questions, evaluating, understanding, proposing, objecting even firmly and with a constructive spirit: widespread legislation proposals stipulating the recognition of marriage of same gender couples requires multifaceted approaches. The reflection should focus on the situation of Germany and the UK. These two European countries with a majority of moderate and conservative political forces with […]

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GERMANY" "" "

A new shining light

Over 170 thousand young people from Catholic youth associations in Germany will take part in the greatest volunteering initiative for young people, next June 13-16, for 72 hours running, titled “The sky sent us here” (www.bdkj.de), a truthful title. The praiseworthy initiatives carried out by youths within the framework of the event promoted by the […]

di Stefan Vesper - Germany

EDITORIAL" "

What will become of the EU?” “

United States of Europe, European Federation and political union: what will become of the European Union? On this point there is zero consensus. Worse still, it appears that political leaders share the unspoken agreement that reaching a consensus to this regard is unnecessary. In all likelihood all stakeholders consider it a useless experiment. Or they […]

di Thomas Jansen - Sir Europe (Germany)

CHIESE IN BREVE" "

Germania, Malta, Russia, Svizzera

Germania: “festa della fede” a ColoniaI cinque giorni pieni di eventi, “di ascolto e preghiera intensi, di celebrazione festosa sono stati un’autentica festa della fede”. Così il cardinale Joachim Meisner, in riferimento al Congresso eucaristico conclusosi il 9 giugno a Colonia e che ha visto la partecipazione di 48mila persone ai circa 800 eventi in […]

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CHIESE IN BREVE" "

Repubblica Ceca, Ucraina, Slovacchia, Bielorussia

Repubblica Ceca: servizio spirituale nell’esercito Le Forze armate della Repubblica Ceca, insieme alle Chiese e al ministero della Difesa, hanno celebrato il 15° anniversario del rinnovato servizio spirituale nell’esercito. Una preghiera ecumenica per questa occasione si è tenuta a Praga il 4 giugno sotto la guida del cardinale Dominik Duka, presidente della Conferenza episcopale ceca, […]

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FRANCIA" "

Alimentare il dialogo” “

Una settimana, dal 3 all’8 giugno, all’insegna della cultura dell’incontro tra pensieri, appartenenze e tradizioni diverse, per dire che il dialogo è possibile anzi è una sfida da accogliere in un tempo di forti radicalizzazioni che stanno dividendo la Francia e purtroppo stanno anche degenerando in scontri e violenze urbane. Si presenta così il “Parvis […]

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