Netherlands: Amsterdam, traditional silent procession turns virtual. “United by digital technologies this year”.

Racism: Borrell (EU), “ending xenophobia and any intolerance, involving the institutions and society”

Holy Land. Patton (Custos): “Next Easter will not be as humiliated and sober as it was in 2020”

For Father Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land, Easter in Jerusalem this year will not be celebrated behind closed…

Manuel Barrios Prieto (COMECE): “Solidarity is key to overcoming the crisis”

The closing session of the plenary Assembly of the Delegates of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union saw the…

Day of remembrance for Covid-19 victims: closeness of European institutions. Sassoli, “we must remain united in the pandemic”.

Drugs: European survey of drug use. Emcdda, “an ever-evolving problem”

Day of Remembrance for COVID Victims.  Fr. Zampini (COVID-19 Vatican Commission): “Health, work and food are needed for all. This crisis is not just about health: everything is interconnected”

“The crisis we are facing encompasses a set of crises affecting ecology, politics, the economy and society. Everything is interconnected,…

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”