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The teaching of Christian ethics ” “

What are the main problems of the teaching of religion to children and adolescents in Ukraine? How can such education be provided without violating the principles of freedom of conscience and the secular character of education in state schools? These are the questions to which the participants in the recent round table on “The religious […]

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Catholics and Muslims in defence of the family” “

The Catalan Association E-Cristians and the Association of Islamic Studies in Barcelona have launched their first joint public initiative in defence of life and the family. On Saturday, 1st October, hundreds of people gathered in St. Augustine Square in Barcelona, to demonstrate in support of “our joint project in defence of life, the family and […]

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The diocese of Càdiz and migration” “

“Profound consternation” and an appeal to the European Union to give “a proper and just response” to the problem of migration through “a firm and effective policy of cooperation” have been expressed in recent days by the Spanish diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta. In a statement issued by the diocesan secretariat for immigration, the diocese […]

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Bishops oppose the new law on education” “

The Spanish bishops have expressed “great concern” about Spain’s draft organic law on education (LOE), because they believe it does not take into due account the freedom of parents to choose the right education for their children. “The law assigns to the public administration a power aimed at turning the State into the sole educator”, […]

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Turkey: protest of the bishop of Antioch” “

Since 28 September the door of the church dedicated to St. Paul Apostle at Adana (Turkey), the only Catholic church in the town, has been closed and the two priests who serve it have withdrawn. The “drastic decision” to close the church was taken by the apostolic vicar of Anatolia and bishop of Antioch, Msgr. […]

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Switzerland: eucharistic and missionary month” “

On the occasion of the traditional month dedicated to prayer, reflection and action on the universal mission of the Church, the Swiss bishops have in recent days issued a message, signed by the Abbot of Saint Maurice, Joseph Roduit, head of the Missions office of the Swiss Bishops’ Conference, to remind the faithful that October […]

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Germany: a book on Benedict XVI and Wyd” “

The German Bishops’ Conference has published a booklet that documents the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cologne during WYD in August this year. The 129-page brochure brings together the various homilies and discourses of the Pope, and the welcoming speeches addressed to him during his first trip as pope to his homeland. “The advantage […]

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Communicating in Europe” “” “

The plenary assembly of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (Ccee) recently ended in Rome. Its theme was: “Vatican Council II and Europe: what indications for Europe?”. The question of communication was also taken into consideration during the meeting. We publish a reflection by Monsignor Peter Henrici, President of Ceem (European Episcopal Commission for […]

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October 2005″ “

The main events involving the Catholic Church, the other Christian Churches and the main institutions of Europe in October. 3 Opening of negotiations for Turkey’s accession to the European Union, in Luxembourg. 4 24th summit between Italy and France, in Rome; the summit will focus on European issues, and the situation in Iraq, Afghanistan and […]

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Listening to citizens” “

“The deeper the roots of democracy, the greater is the guarantee of respect for fundamental human rights”: NIKIFOROS DIAMANDOUROS has filled the post of European Ombudsman, or “civil defence counsel” of the EU, since 2003. His role is to defend the citizens of the Union in their relations with the institutions in Brussels and Strasbourg […]

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