Germany: Sandra Schnell to assume charge of Altena Parish (Diocese of Essen). “A sign of hope for the Church”

Should schools be closed or not? Gandini (Uni. Milan): “Research in 28 countries. The benefits of keeping them open outweigh the risks”

Closing schools is supposed to curb the spread of the virus. However, the scientific community does not back the correlation…

COVID-19 Coronavirus: EU Commission, “common path” to safe re-opening. Von der Leyen, possible third wave. Vaccines, AstraZeneca delays

COVID-19 Coronavirus: EU Commission, “common path” to safe re-opening. Towards a “Digital Green Certificate”

Pope at audience: “Call upon the Holy Spirit, every day.” Appeal for Myanmar and Paraguay

In the second catechesis devoted to Trinitarian prayer, Pope Francis invites us “to call upon the Holy Spirit every day”,…

“I cried out: Lord, why did you abandon me?” Father Maccalli on his abduction in Niger

Ahead of the Day of the Missionary Martyrs celebrated on 24 March, Fondazione Missio, in partnership with Luci nel mondo,…

Portugal: Supreme Court, euthanasia law ruled unconstitutional. Bishops welcome the news, “assisted suicide contrary to human dignity”

Lithuania: Year of the Family, celebrations in all dioceses and translation of the Amoris laetitia into the local language

Syria: 10 years of civil war. Card. Zenari (nuncio):  “Relentless confrontation, as the population plunges deeper into despair”

Syria marks ten years of a war which continues to claim lives, even though it no longer makes the headlines.…

COMECE: Plenary Assembly of EU Bishops on Covid-19 recovery, migration and freedom of religion on 17-18 March

Poland: Week of Prayer for Defence of Life from 19 to 25 March. 100,000 participants