European Churches" "

Russia: Catholic media” “

In spite of the harsh legacy of the decades of mass atheism during the Soviet regime (still today over 70% of the 147 million inhabitants declare themselves atheist or non-religious), Russia now seems to be enjoying a religious, as well as a political and economic, revival. The official data speak of an Orthodox presence of […]

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Poland: ecumenical scout camp” “

The 6th jamboree of the International Union of Guides and Scouts of Europe (IUGSE), better known as “Eurojam”, is to be held in Zelazko, Poland, from 1 to 10 August. The jamboree will be attended by some 8,000 youngsters aged from 11 to 16 from Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Albania, Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, Czech Republic, […]

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France: arson an "offence to God"” “

“Criminal acts are destroying Corsica by setting fire to it, and destabilising those working for its development. The perpetrators of such acts are heavily penalising the island and holding its inhabitants to ransom”. Corsica is burning, therefore, not by the “fire of love”, but by acts of arson: so said Bishop André Lacrampe of Ajaccio, […]

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Caritas Europe: urgent appeal for Liberia” “

Europe must face up to its responsibilities and at the same time urge firm and determined political and military action by the international community to put an end to the violence and restore peace in Liberia”. The appeal is made by Caritas Europe in a letter signed by its president, Denis Viénot, and addressed at […]

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Ireland: appeal to the laity” “

“An invitation not to remain anchored to our past history” was made by Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam (Ireland), in the course of the traditional annual pilgrimage of the diocese to Mount Croagh Patrick on 26 July. Addressing the faithful present, the archbishop described a situation that is common to many dioceses: “the population is […]

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Czech Republic: the plenary Synod” “

“The forms of responsibility for the Church may change but the source of all the renewal and the hope remains immutable: Jesus Christ. We want to put this responsibility into practice together with the Christians of the other Churches and Communities and all people of good will”: that was the wish expressed by Cardinal Miloslav […]

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EU in brief" "

Constitution: who knows about it (and how much)?” “

A survey conducted by “Eurobarometer Flash” on the results of the European Convention, immediately after the European summit in Salonica, has revealed that people’s awareness about the Constitution is growing, but at the same time remains vague and confused. Whereas another survey conducted in March had suggested that only 30% of the European population had […]

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Children, schools, languages” “

The European Commission adopted, on 24 July, an action plan for the period 2004-2006 aimed at promoting the learning of foreign languages and linguistic diversity. To achieve these objectives, it is proposed in general to use to the best the existing EU programmes of education and training to support a series of specific measures. These […]

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Caritas Europa: appello per la Liberia” “

“L’Europa deve fare fronte alle sue responsabilità e allo stesso tempo impegnarsi per una decisa e ferma azione politica e militare da parte della comunità internazionale per porre fine alle violenze e restaurare la pace in Liberia”. E’ quanto chiede la Caritas Europa in una lettera, firmata dal suo presidente, Denis Viénot, indirizzata a Romano […]

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Cechia: il Sinodo plenario” “

“Le forme della responsabilità per la Chiesa possono cambiare ma la fonte di tutto il rinnovamento e tutta la speranza resta immutabile: Gesù Cristo. Vogliamo realizzare questa responsabilità insieme ai cristiani delle altre Chiese e Comunità e invitiamo anche tutta la gente di buona volontà”. E’ l’auspicio espresso dal card. Miloslav Vlk, presidente del Sinodo […]

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