In the run-up to International Women’s Day —
In the run-up to International Women’s Day —
AUDIENCE —
Pope Francis: “Let us pray for peace”
di M.Michela NicolaisThe Holy Father did not read the catechesis for Wednesday’s general audience because of a lingering cold, he told the…
European Commission: defence, European Strategy. “For the benefit of Member States, citizens, NATO and Ukraine”
Council of Europe: threats to journalists’ safety. Spyware, intimidation, restrictive regulations. Pejcinovic Buric: obstacles to freedom of the press
EU: “Global challenges, local solutions”, European Summit of Regions and Cities in Mons (Belgium)
Austria: Mgr Elbs (Feldkirch), “racism, antisemitism and exclusion of minorities are incompatible with Christianity”
EU: Erasmus For Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) programme. 12 thousand educational exchanges. “Boosting innovation”
FRANCE —
Access to abortion enshrined in the Constitution. Msgr. Hérouard: “Life is not a problem, we must ensure it is supported and welcomed”
di M. Chiara BiagioniWith a parliamentary vote, France will become the first country in the world to explicitly include the right to abortion…
ELECTIONS —
Elections in Iran: domestic considerations and prospect for the Middle East crisis
di Giuseppe Casale (*)A 41% turnout is the most striking result of the election on 1st March for the renewal of the Islamic…
TESTIMONY —
Israel and Hamas. Sister Saleh (from the parish): “Gaza, our home, our church, our cemetery”
di Daniele Rocchi“The war takes away even human dignity. The local population have been degraded to living like animals, or worse. My…

