HEALTH CRISIS —
COVID-19 Coronavirus: European Commission introduces “reciprocity and proportionality” for vaccine exports. Faster approvals by EMA for variants
LIBRARY OF THE APOSTOLIC PALACE —
Pope at audience: “Mary was and is present in these days of the pandemic”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis devoted today’s general audience to prayer in communion with Mary, mother and first disciple, she who indicates her…
Romania: ErcisFM, new Catholic radio. Entertainment and religious programmes for all ages
MASS MEDIA —
Romania: ErcisFM, new Catholic radio. Mgr. Paulet (Diocese of Iasi), “very useful broadcaster for the journey of faith”
TESTIMONIES —
Missionaries, new martyrs on the frontier of COVID-19. Three stories from Africa
di Miela Fagiolo D'Attilia (*)The stories of three Italian missionaries recently killed by the virus while offering support to the poorest inhabitants of Mozambique,…
EUROSTAT DATA —
Falling birth rates in Europe: Mr Bassi (FAFCE) to SIR, “demographic winter comes from the South. Need to invest in the family”
ENVIRONMENT —
Norway: Trondheim, diocese purchases six electric vehicles for priests. Fr. Vold (treasurer), “we take environmental challenges seriously”
Eurostat: births in the EU, still shrinking. Lowest fertility rates in Malta, Spain and Italy. France and Romania are doing fine
APPEAL TO EUROPEAN COUNCIL —
COVID-19 Coronavirus: 240 MPs write to 27 EU leaders. Vaccines for all: protect the rights to life and health
APPEAL TO EUROPEAN COUNCIL —
COVID-19 Coronavirus: 240 MPs write to 27 EU leaders. Vaccines for all, lift monopolies to facilitate sharing of intellectual property and know-how
“TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND HEALING” —
Legionaries of Christ: Report on abuse. Prevention measures and the “Safe Environments” project
di Alberto BavieraThe Congregation published today the names of 27 priests who abused some 170 minors across a number of world countries.…
