TOWARDS LISBON —
2023 WORLD YOUTH DAY. The Organising Committee’s visit to Ukraine. Young people: “Our hearts are wounded”
di M. Chiara BiagioniThe visit to Ukraine of Msgr. Américo Manuel Alves Aguiar, Auxiliary Bishop of Lisbon, in charge of the Organising Committee…
RACISM —
Black youth and teenagers most affected by police violence and abuse in Rio’s favelas
di Bruno Desidera (*)Rio de Janeiro’s police are the most violent in the world, especially against young black men and teenagers. Not a…
SOLIDARITY —
Earthquake in Turkey. Father Pagniello (Caritas): “The local population needs our support”
di Amerigo Vecchiarelli“I think it’s important that we, as the Catholic Church in Italy, continue to focus our attention on what happened…
SOCIETY —
Alcohol and young people. Cibin: “Customised, unified treatment”
di Gigliola AlfaroDrinking habits have changed. Alcoholic beverages are no longer consumed to accompany food, but for “recreational” purposes, to “get high”,…
CULTURE —
In praise of a slowness that was ahead of its time. The melancholic, almost prophetic gaze of Milan Kundera
di Marco TestiThe death of Milan Kundera, born in Brno in 1929, marks not only the passing of a great writer, but…
APOSTOLATE —
New ‘Bible App ‘developed by the Italian Bishops’ Conference. Corrado: “Technology at the service of proclamation.” Father Candido: “Increased access to the source of the Christian faith”
di Riccardo BenottiThe new Bible App developed by the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) is now available, thanks to a project promoted by…
EU Parliament: nature law, green light. 80% of European habitats in poor shape
Plenary —
EU Parliament: nature law, green light. Restoring ecosystems against climate change
EU: Culture Moves Europe, the EU Commission providing mobility grants for artists and cultural professionals
TRAGEDY —
Children drowned in Manfredonia. The diocesan Caritas had been supporting the family: “We will also organise the funerals”.
di Patrizia CaiffaThe Diocesan Caritas of Manfredonia-Vieste-San Giovanni Rotondo will pay for the funerals of Daniel and Stefan, two Romanian brothers aged…
WORLD YOUTH FESTIVAL —
WYD Lisbon: 480 events in 100 venues across the city
di Stefania CaredduA total of 480 events will take place in 100 venues throughout the city, 55 countries will be represented, and…

