FRONT PAGE

Being exemplary

“Values and perspectives for tomorrow – the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome” is the theme of the European Congress that COMECE (Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community) is promoting in Rome from 23 to 25 March, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the founding Treaties […]

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EU COUNCIL

The energy that unites

The leaders of the European Union have accustomed public opinion to smiles all round. The summit held in Brussels on 8-9 March was no exception. Many issues were on the agenda: the energy question, progress of the Lisbon Strategy, “better regulation”, external policy, and preparations for the extraordinary summit in Berlin on 25 March to […]

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INTERNET

How to ensure it’s safe

In recent days (4-7 March) the Ministry of Education of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the European Research Group Mentor at the University of Barcelona, convened a Conference in Riyadh of some of the world’s leading experts in the mass media (TV, internet and mobile telephony) to discuss the question: “Risks in […]

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Czech Republic: meetings on the Bible

How is the Bible read by Christians and by Jews? What points are identical, what differ? A meeting held by the Society of Christians and Jews in Prague tried to respond to these questions in recent days. The Head Rabbi of the Czech Republic, Karol Efraim Sidon, and the Evangelical theologian Martin Prudky were also […]

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Russia: texting service for Orthodox faithful

Prayers and spiritual and psychological support for Orthodox believers: the service, available on payment 24 hours a day, is aimed at increasing the religious knowledge of Russians. Each user of the service may listen to details about the saint of the day, sermons and talks by various priests, and details of religious festivities. Information on […]

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Switzerland: an ecumenical “fair”

The second year of ‘Swisseglise’, the fair of the Christian Churches of German-speaking Switzerland, ended at Weinfelden on 11 March. Six thousand participants visited the stands of the 102 exhibiters of various Christian confessions and denominations, which were thus able to present their experiences and their products in the field of spirituality and liturgy: the […]

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ECUMENISM AND DIALOGUE

Austria: the visit of Bartholomew I

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I is visiting Austria (until 16 March), primarily to receive the prize named after Cardinal König. The event was recently presented during a press conference in Vienna by Orthodox Metropolitan Michael Staikos, who recalled the “close link” between Cardinal Franz König and the ecumenical patriarchate. Staikos recalled, in particular, the cardinal’s meeting […]

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CROATIA

A Church for the young

“Europe is a huge reality: it comprises not only the North and East, but also the Mediterranean area. Indeed, it is precisely this area that turns Europe into a bridge towards other continents and other cultures: the Mediterranean sea has always been a place for people to meet”, declared Cardinal JOSIP BOZANIC , Archbishop of […]

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Austria: plenary assembly of bishops

The spring session of the plenary assembly of Austrian bishops is due to end tomorrow, 15 March, at Mönchhof. Central topic at the meeting is the forthcoming visit of the Pope to Austria. Another aspect of the plenary is the commemoration of Cardinal Franz König, on the third anniversary of his death. A shared celebration […]

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Czech Republic: the disputed cathedral

The metropolitan chapter of St. Vitus and the office of the President of the Republic met recently at the castle in Prague to discuss the date and conditions for the handing over to the State of the Cathedral named after Saints Vitus, Wencelaus and Adalbert. The meeting ended without any firm result other than an […]

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