France: the Churches in support of peace” “

Ecumenical initiatives in support of peace continue in France. A prayer vigil organized by the Council of the Christian Churches of France was held in the church of “La Madelaine” in Paris on 10 February, on the occasion of the visit to the French capital by a delegation of the National Council of the Churches […]

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Africa-Europe" "

Need for understanding” “

“Understanding, collaboration and solidarity”: that’s what Africa is asking of Europe at the present time, according to Cardinal Francis Arinze , Nigerian, prefect of the Holy See’s Congregation for Divine Worship, who is due to intervene at the meeting organized by COMECE (Commission of the Episcopates of the European Community), in collaboration with the Symposium […]

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reflections" "

A "symphonic" identity” “

“A Charter for Europe”: that’s the title of the last number of “Nuntium”, the four-monthly review of the Pontifical Lateran University. Like the previous number, it contains contributions by representatives of the European Churches, the European Commission and Parliament, European social and professional organizations, and the European Centre for Human Resources. We give some brief […]

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press review" "

Dailies and periodicals” “

The threats of war continue to monopolize the attention of the main international dailies, at a time when Vatican diplomacy is stepping up its efforts to avert a possible armed intervention in Iraq. The “old Europe” against the “new America”: that’s the formula used by Le Monde (11/2) to suggest the opposition between the Franco-German […]

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agenda" "

EU legislation” “

In the course of last week the following legislative acts and communications, among others, came into force: Directive 2003/9/EC of the Council, of 27 January 2003, containing minimum rules on the reception of asylum seekers in member states (OGEC L 31/18, 6/2/03); Decision of the Council, of 21 January 2003, on the existence of an […]

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Parliamentary agenda” “

The Commissions of the European Parliament will meet in Brussels from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 February 2003. Among the main points on the agenda: Preparatory report for the recommendation of the Commission on economic policy guidelines (Economic and Monetary Commission, rapporteur: Garcia-Margallo); Annual assessment of the implementation of the programmes of stability and convergence […]

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Presentation of bids” “

EUROPEAN AUDIOVISUAL FESTIVALS – Programme Media Plus — Development, distribution and promotion (2001-2005) — Implementation of the programme of support to the development, distribution and promotion of European audiovisual works — Tender for bids 02/2003 — Support to the promotion and access to the market in the sector of actions aimed at establishing networks of […]

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late news" "

Bulgaria, residence permits refused to religious ” “

The Directorate for Cults in Bulgaria has refused residence permits to the Missionary Sisters of Charity and to the Salesians, after the entry into force of the new law according to which all the confessions, except the traditional Orthodox Church, are obliged to register in court. The registration procedure is the responsibility of the Directorate […]

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editorial" "

With serenity and farsightedness” “

In the crucial debate on the war in Iraq a European interlocutor is lacking. And its lack is deeply felt. The question is still open and closely linked with the process of the Convention on the future of Europe, which is now reaching its most important stage, just at a time when events are taking […]

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ultima" "

Bulgaria, permessi di soggiorno ” “negati a religiosi ” “

La Direzione per i culti in Bulgaria ha negato i permessi di soggiorno alle Missionarie della Carità e ai Salesiani, dopo l’entrata in vigore della nuova legge secondo la quale tutte le confessioni, tranne la chiesa ortodossa tradizionale, devono registrarsi in tribunale. La procedura di registrazione è di competenza della stessa Direzione, che è un […]

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