The collection of basic data, thoughts and evaluations was promoted by the Churches involved in the project. A document was then prepared to summarise the conclusions of the survey. Besides enumerating some principles shared by the representatives of the European Churches, the text gathers reflections and issues resulting from the survey. In particular, it focuses […]

(From our correspondent SirEuropa in Esztergom – Hungary) – "Maintaining a network of people that could analyse and debate the teaching of Catholic religion in European schools." This is one of the recommendations expressed by the delegates of the European Churches as it is shown in a survey on the teaching of Catholic religion in […]

Who are the recipients of the EU funds? What are the principles used to allocate them to each EU region? How is the budget of the 27 member states spent? Through the new "Financial transparency system" unveiled by the EU Commission, "for the first time ever, people will have direct access to the EU funds, […]

"It seems that euthanasia is introduced as an ‘extreme exception’ but actually the aim is to gain consent to introduce a general procedure of euthanasia," added Mgr. Franck. "It seems that the patient’s will is crucial but actually the patient’s will is relevant only in extreme clinical situations. "It seems that the question of euthanasia […]

(From our correspondent SirEuropa in Esztergom – Hungary) In Europe the calls for a "culture of life are giving way to the powerful culture of death." When it comes to euthanasia, "even some Christians are convinced of the goodness of a position that is claiming absolute self-determination and paying no consideration to the defence of […]

The European bishops express concern for "the situation of Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq, many of whom have been driven out of their country by the difficulty of freely living their faith". Therefore, they ask the leaders of the European countries "to open the doors to these people as a duty based on […]

(From our correspondent SirEuropa in Esztergom – Hungary) – An appeal to the European governments and institutions to "do anything" to stop violence against Christians in India and "open the doors" to the religious minorities in Iraq who are leaving their country: it was made today by the presidents of the European Bishops Conferences (Ccee), […]

” ” The campaign of solidarity with the Catholic Church of Cuba, promoted by the Papal association "Aiuto alla Chiesa che soffre" (Acs) of Spain, has been a real hit. The campaign, which was focussed on "The revolution of the Gospel", began on July 1st and lasted three months. The goal was to raise the […]

Then, the Pope spoke of the "challenges that today’s global society throws at the announcement and consistent practice of Christian life", recalling that "worrying phenomena, which seriously endanger security and peace, can be observed virtually anyywhere in the world. I am speaking in particular – he said to the Central Asian Bishops – of the […]

"Let’s thank God because, despite the hard pressures of the years of the atheist and communist regime, thanks to the self-sacrifice of zealous priests, religious and lay people, that flame of faith remained lit in the hearts of the believers. Communities may be reduced to a ‘small flock’. One must not lose heart, dear Brothers!": […]