Earthquake in Turkey and Syria: the EU mobilises 1185 rescuers via the Civil Protection
GREGORIAN CALENDAR —
The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church switches to a new calendar. Msgr. Martynyuk: “It signals our independence from the Soviet world”
di M. Chiara BiagioniStarting on September 1, 2023, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in Ukraine will switch to the Gregorian calendar for fixed…
THE DAY AFTER —
Earthquake Turkey-Syria: churches in Aleppo remain open overnight. Risk of cholera epidemic
di Daniele RocchiThe confirmed death toll of the devastating earthquake that Monday morning hit Turkey and Syria rose to 4,365. Two more…
EU-Africa: new aid to address crises driven by conflict, climate change and rising prices. Lenarcic, “growing humanitarian needs”
Turkey-Syria quake: EU civil protection, ten search and rescue teams mobilised
Fafce: Bassi (President) about a EU legislative initiative, “a child is a gift, and parenthood is a responsibility”
EARTHQUAKE —
Earthquake hits Turkey and Syria. Fr Bahjat ( parish priest in Aleppo): “A devastating tragedy, do not abandon us”
di Daniele RocchiA 7.8-magnitude tremor hit southern Turkey and central and northwestern Syria this morning at 4.17 a.m. local time (2.17 a.m.…
APOSTOLIC JOURNEY —
Pope in South Sudan: “Let us help South Sudan, let us not abandon its population”
di M.Michela NicolaisPeace and hope: these two words resounded throughout South Sudan, the second leg of Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to Africa,…
Germany: protection of Creation and solar energy, photovoltaic panels on church roofs in the Diocese of Münster
Female genital mutilation: European Union, zero tolerance. “Eradicating this crime that is a violation of human rights”
APOSTOLIC JOURNEY —
Pope in DR Congo: “Silence the weapons, end the war!”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis spent three days in the Democratic Republic of Congo as “pilgrim of reconciliation and peace.” The meeting with…

