Netherlands: Covid-19 restrictions have been relaxed; fewer constraints on Mass with devotees. But no singing in Church yet
EU: German presidency of the Union. Mgr. Neher (Caritas), “Federal Government should work for a fair Europe”. Covid and migration are priority
Middle East: Catholic and Anglican bishops to the British government and Westminster, preventing Israeli annexation of the West Bank
Sneak preview —
EU: Conference on the Future of Europe, launch “as soon as pandemic allows”. Likely to be postponed to 2021
Sneak preview —
EU: Conference on the Future of Europe, debate in Brussels today. Role of citizens and civil society. Chaired by an “eminent personality”
CORONAVIRUS —
Pope at audience: despite the health crisis, may this season be “a peaceful time of rest, enjoyment of the beauty of creation”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis concluded today’s audience, livestreamed from the private Library and devoted to the figure of David, wishing the faithful…
European Union: innovation, Europe surpasses the US. Sweden ranks first, Italy 18th out of 27 countries
Crisis —
States General and half-commitments: the economy awaits EU funding
di Paolo ZuccaThe first meeting of the Eurogroup was unsuccessful. A second, decisive meeting is due to take place mid-July. In the…
Survey —
English Catholics and the lockdown: closer to God but distant from parish churches
di Silvia GuzzettiThe findings of a research carried out by Francis Davis, University of Birmingham and Oxford, reveal the difficulties experienced by…
Politics —
Serbia: Parliamentary election. Krastev (Balkans analyst), “triumph for Vucic, Parliament without opposition. Reforms now”
Appointments —
