Interview —
Jubilee of Young People. Fr. Pincerato (CEI): “My message to young people: Fill your backpacks with docility and wonder”
di Daniele RocchiFrom July 28 to August 3, Rome will host the Jubilee of Young People – set to draw a crowd…
30th summit —
EU-Japan: Costa (European Council), “democracy and human rights are common values. Commitment to multilateralism and peace”
Palais de l'Europe —
Council of Europe: an initiative to honour the Roma Holocaust victims. “Do not forget, fight anti-gypsysm”
Cinema —
The 82nd Venice Film Festival: Italy meets Hollywood with five films in competition and a star-studded line-up
di Sergio PeruginiThe 2025 Venice Film Festival will feature five Italian films in competition, including Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, chosen as the…
EU: five countries, including Italy, join forces on health-related project. Ribera: “Better, faster, and cheaper healthcare.
EU Commission: €7.4 million to support independent reporting on European affairs
EU Commission: cyberbullying, a public consultation on increasing threats. Towards a European action plan
Conflicts —
DR Congo: government and M23 rebels sign ceasefire in Doha. Kabeza (activist): “In the absence of justice, peace is fragile”
di Patrizia CaiffaAfter three months of talks, on July 19, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel…
War —
Gaza. Father Romanelli (parish priest) to SIR: “The faith of our people is a glimmer of light in these times of darkness”
di Daniele RocchiOn 20 July, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa concluded his pastoral visit to the Catholic Church in Gaza following the attack by…
Castel Gandolfo —
Pope Leo XIV: “In Gaza, stop the barbarity of war immediately. No to forced displacement of the population”
di Riccardo BenottiDuring the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV expressed sorrow over the attack on the Catholic parish in Gaza…
Visit to Lviv —
War in Ukraine. Monsignor Crociata (COMECE): “The EU must remain firmly united and determined to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace”
di M. Chiara BiagioniFollowing his visit to Lviv, Monsignor Crociata highlights the resilience and hope of people in war-torn Ukraine. The COMECE delegation…

