Europol: “organized crime has never posed as high a threat in the EU”. Drugs most profitable business, followed by corruption and online frauds

Poland: 10 thousand motorbike riders to the Marian Sanctuary of Jasna Góra. Father Cislo, “brave Christians will be more and more needed”

The limbo of Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan. Increasing numbers of Lebanese citizens are leaving the country

Once a country of welcome, Lebanon now braces for new emigration due to a severe economic crisis. The situation of…

Myanmar. Appeal before the shutdown: “We will survive, but please continue to pray and speak out on our behalf”

The situation in Myanmar is escalating by the day. Actors and writers are being arrested. The military are raiding Catholic…

Youth radicalisation: prevention involves inclusion

A research on “Violent extremism and youth radicalisation: tools, manifestations and intervention strategies”, analyses the various forms of conflict, intolerance…

Germany: upcoming Bundestag debate on euthanasia. Ecumenical Life Week from 17 April

Prisons: Council of Europe, detainees down in the Old Continent. Record numbers in Russia and Turkey, 60,000 in Italy. “Cybercriminals difficult to trace”

Russia: young religious leaders meet in Moscow to foster dialogue and cooperation between faiths and communities. Mgr. Pezzi, “promote brotherhood”

UK: euthanasia, asylum in Canada is last hope for little Pippa. Sherrington (Bishops’ Conference), “ensure proper care where there is still life”

Street protests. Fiasco: “Feelings of distress exist in our society which do not involve violence”

“Many repercussions of the pandemic tragedy affecting a large part of the population have been overlooked by those with responsibilities…

Conference on the Future of Europe. First step, a digital platform on line as from April 19th. A place for debate and the citizens’ voice