Pope Francis: to Spanish laity, the Church is not an “NGO”. Europe needs lay people “engaged in the world of culture, politics, industry”. Say no to “clericalism and careerism”

EU projects weak economy, not considering Coronavirus impact

The EU Commission would seem to rely on the Green Deal’s major public investment plan, the Italian Government on the…

The conclusion of the Synod of the Church of England. Focus on the environment, fight on abuse and help to the poor

In the concluding session of the General Synod of the Church of England held this week at London’s Church House,…

Coronavirus: threat to the economy. GDP growth in Europe, Italy ranks last

Winter economic forecasts, released by Paolo Gentiloni, signal an overall slowdown in growth. Poor performance of Germany and France with…

Economy: Gentiloni (EU Commission), Poland doing well. Slowdown for Germany, Italy and France

Italian Bishops’ meeting on the Mediterranean. Msgr. Gonzales Ruben Tierrablanca (Turkey): “No to arms trafficking. In war everyone loses”

The representative of the small minority Church in Turkey speaks of the service offered to incoming refugees who dream of…

Economy: Gentiloni (EU Commission), “growth slowing down in the next two years”. Systemic risks from the coronavirus

EU Parliament: Sassoli, “an ambitious multiannual financial framework is needed in support of growth and equality”. The Council’s proposal is inacceptable

Pope Francis’ “Querida Amazonia”: “The priest alone can preside at the Eucharist.” No to the “clericalization” of women

The role of women, the priest’s exclusive role at presiding the Eucharist, increased participation of the laity in the life…

Pope Francis: Querida Amazonia, only the priest can “preside at the Eucharist”

Pope Francis: Querida Amazonia, sacraments “should be accessible” even in “remotest and most isolated communities”.