Council of Europe: “the protection of children against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse is a crucial duty of the States”. Risks increase in lockdown

Pope at audience: “place ourselves in the Lord’s hands”

Pope Francis devoted today’s audience to the figure of Mary, “prayerful woman”. To pray “with an open heart”, and to…

Austria: Catholic Church suspends celebrations with the faithful. Mgr. Lackner, “now charity means acting responsibly”

Italian-speaking Catholic Missions confront the pandemic: a small homeland for Italians abroad

We are facing a challenging period caused by the ongoing global pandemic. We are urged to act responsibly: we must…

Economy: 14 billion to nine EU countries under SURE to protect jobs. Social bonds issued on financial markets, “strong investor interest”

Economy: Von der Leyen (Commission), “an additional 6.5 billion to Italy to support wage guarantee fund and save jobs”

Covid-19 and hospitals: Colombo (Institute for Auxology) “Continuity of treatment for fragile and critical patients must be guaranteed even in emergency situations”

Hospitals are under strain throughout Italy and many are nearing full capacity. Are non-COVID-19 patients still being treated? Through its…

EU Commission: 280 million for the environment. Timmermans, “Green Deal, our roadmap to a green and inclusive Europe”

Romania, tragedy in public hospital. Pope Francis, “pray for the victims.” Minister Tataru: “depoliticize Health Care”

A fire in the COVID-19 intensive care unit at a hospital in Piatra Neamt left 10 dead and 7 wounded…

Sweden: church vandalised in Göteborg. Card. Arborelius, news that gives “pain and dismay”

Shocking videos of drowned baby and man died in hospital bathroom. Don Patriciello: “Helpful if they awaken our numb consciences”

“Seeing the suffering of others through the eyes of our hearts, putting ourselves in their shoes.” It’s the appeal of…