Europe: first meeting of European Political Community in Prague. Michel, “fostering dialogue and cooperation on issues of common interest”
TERRORISM —
Afghanistan: attack in Kabul. Najafi (writer), “students killed because of their love for culture”
di Daniele RocchiA suicide bomber targeted a school in Kabul this morning leaving more than 30 dead and dozens injured. The majority…
Food waste: Commission raises the alarm. One-fifth of food produced in Europe is binned. The EU’s actions
Norway: the Church supported for years by the generosity of German Catholics through the Boniface association
Minimum income: EU Commission presents guidance on schemes. Schmidt, “they should be adequate and motivate people to return to the labour market”.
SAINT PETER’S SQUARE —
Pope Francis: “Let us go forward with the prayer of “ciao”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis resumed his cycle of catechesis on discernment focusing on one of its constituent elements: prayer, which is familiarity…
SOLIDARITY —
Authorities shut down Caritas in Algeria. Baldi (former director): “Recovering through dialogue is possible.”
di Patrizia CaiffaThe Catholic Church in Algeria released a statement announcing the “total and definitive” closure of Caritas activities in Algeria as…
TESTIMONY —
War in Syria: Amjad (political refugee): “The Syria I knew was a beautiful mosaic”
di Daniele RocchiThe story of Amjad, political refugee from Syria, his new life in Italy and his dream of seeing his country…
Energy: new Baltic gas pipeline opening now. Simson (EU Commission), “it’s essential to diversify the sources”
EU Commission: positive assessment of Italy’s second request for 21 billion under NRRP. Gentiloni, new government “should ensure opportunities are seized and commitments fulfilled”
POLITICS —
Italian elections seen by the US: “Italy is a vital ally”
di Maddalena Maltese, from New YorkUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken was the first to break the ice after the results were confirmed on Monday,…
