Africa —
Congo: interests in coltan, gold and cobalt behind the violence
di Ilaria De Bonis*The conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading. Armed men from the Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group are ravaging…
Africa —
Mediterranean —
Bishop Baturi (Italian Bishops’ Conference): “In a sea torn apart by conflict and discord, we are called to transform sorrow into hope”
di M. Chiara BiagioniThe project “Prendersi cura – Una famiglia per ogni comunità” (“Taking care – a family for every community”), developed jointly…
CEI (Italian Bishops’ Conference) —
Mediterranean: the “Prendersi cura-Una famiglia per ogni comunità” project (Taking care-A family for every community). Mgr. Baturi (CEI), “in a sea torn by discord and conflict, we are called to turn pain into hope”
Politics —
EU: Defence summit on 3 February. Is Europe arming itself?
di Gianni BorsaThe President of the European Council, Antonio Costa (Portugal), convened an “informal retreat” of the 27 heads of state and…
Holy Year —
Pakistan. Nuncio Penemote: “This is a time of grace for the Christian minority”
di Patrizia CaiffaDiocesan pilgrimages, prayer retreats, youth meetings and celebrations. The Christian community in Pakistan, a vital and vibrant minority group in…
Germany: Catholic and Evangelical document criticises draft law tightening restrictions on immigration
EU Commission: Competitiveness Compass revealed. Guidelines to face delays in European economy
Extraordinary Plenary Session —
EU Parliament: remembering the Holocaust. Metsola, “Parliament will always stand for dignity, hope and humanity”
Audience —
Pope Francis: “End all violence in Congo. Let us pray for peace”
di M.Michela NicolaisThe Holy Father concluded the weekly General Audience in Paul VI Hall, devoted to Saint Joseph, with a double appeal,…
10-14 February —
Church of England: General Synod agenda dominated by child safeguarding
di Silvia GuzzettiBishops, Clergy and Laity: the three Houses that make up the Church of England’s governing body, will be asked to…
Holy See —
Note “Antiqua et Nova” on artificial intelligence: “Distinguish it from human intelligence”
di M.Michela NicolaisWar, misinformation, power concentrated in the hands of a few: these are among the risks of artificial intelligence applications discussed…
Interview —
Note of the Holy See on Artificial Intelligence. Fr Ciucci (Pontifical Academy for Life): “May it be used to serve the common good, to build the future”
di Riccardo BenottiFr Andrea Ciucci, Coordinating Secretary of the Pontifical Academy for Life, comments on the Holy See’s Note on Artificial Intelligence,…
