Church in Europe —
Bulgaria: 1st anniversary of Pope Francis’ visit to the country. Mgr. Proykov to SIR, “he has left a deep mark on our souls”
The Church in Europe —
Germany: Mass with devotees has been resumed. Anti-Covid measures and telephone reservations
PASTORAL ORIENTATIONS —
Migration. Holy See: “We can’t remain silent before camps for refugees and internally displaced persons”
di M.Michela NicolaisThere are 41.3 million internally displaced persons worldwide, yet “they are not included within the international system of protection provided…
Politics —
EU Parliament: COVID-19 response and budget on the agenda. Saturday 9 May is Europe Day and 70th anniversary of Schuman Declaration
Poland: Bishops’ Conference, respect for rules, but “pain” for Masses without community. Message for John Paul II’s centenary
EPIDEMICS AND ECONOMIC CRISIS —
Coronavirus Covid-19: Greece, Voutsinos (Caritas), “it’s time for unity and solidarity. The EU must do its part”
di Daniele RocchiGreece’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic: the country was quick to respond to the spread of the infection and limit…
Statement —
COVID-19 Coronavirus: Mr Bassi (FAFCE), “Families and enterprises must be helped together. Need for proposals also from EU countries”
Worldwide campaign —
Coronavirus Covid-19: a fund-raising marathon starting today for a “global response” to the pandemic. Target number one: 7.5 billion euros
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 —
Japan, the bishops’ document on the Coronavirus. Msgr. Takami: “To renew the fundamental trust in God”
di Massimo SucciJapan’s Catholic community is looking forward to the government’s decision after 6 May. The bishops, for their part, will evaluate…
CORONAVIRUS Covid-19 —
Act of entrustment of Italy to Mary: Fr Roggio, “united as a people to rebuild the country”
di M.Michela Nicolais“Entrustment to Mary is also a public act, that extends not only to the faith community but also involves different…

