EU Parliament: Strasbourg, MEPs commemorate the passing of Pope Francis
EU: Costa (European Council) to visit Strasbourg and Florence on 7 and 8 May. Stopping at Parliament, European University Institute and Leonardo
Vacant Seat —
Conclave 2025: 37 cardinal electors from the Americas
di Riccardo BenottiA total of 37 cardinal electors from the Americas, representing diverse ecclesial contexts in terms of history, geographical location and…
Sede Vacante —
Conclave 2025: Europe accounts for 39% of all cardinals. The list of Cardinal electors (17 Italians)
di Riccardo BenottiThe next Conclave will include 133 cardinal electors. A central role is played by Europe, with 52 electors, including 17…
REMEMBRANCE —
Timothy Schmalz: “I preserve Pope Francis’ legacy through art”
di Riccardo BenottiThe Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, renowned for his sculptures ‘Homeless Jesus’ and ‘Angels Unawares’, which feature prominently in the Vatican,…
Eurostat: 93 million people at risk of poverty or social exclusion across the EU. Italy ranks “seventh worst”
EU Commission: 910 million to “create a strong and innovative defence industry in Europe”
World Press Freedom Day —
Press freedom: O’Flaherty (Council of Europe), protecting journalists “is an obligation, not an option”
Vacant office —
Conclave 2025: a universal College with 133 Cardinal Electors. European dominance remains amid a shift in balance
di Riccardo BenottiThe Conclave is set to begin on 7 May. There will be 133 cardinal electors, with a significant European presence.…
JUBILEE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES —
“Forever Chosen”: the Religious Life of Nuns with Down Syndrome
di Riccardo BenottiA contemplative community in central France welcomes women with Down syndrome into consecrated life. Prayer, work and fraternity are intertwined…
