Council of Europe: presidency of the Committee of Ministers handed over. Luxembourg’s six-month term begins
United Kingdom: assisted dying, the law now in the home stretch. Wilson, the archbishop of Southwark, makes an appeal against it
Audience —
Pope Francis: “Let us not forget the countries at war”
di Marco CalvareseWith a renewed appeal for peace, the Holy Father concluded the weekly General Audience dedicated to the relationship between the…
Council of Europe: six-month presidency taken over by Luxembourg. At the ceremony, witnesses of Russian crimes in Ukraine
EU Parliament: Metsola, “a special session to commemorate one thousand days of courage and daring of the Ukrainian population”
Testimony —
Missionary Forum. Paola Caridi: “In Gaza, an unacknowledged massacre”
di Ilaria De Bonis*Paola Caridi, journalist and author, expert on the Middle East, was one of the speakers at the Missionary Forum currently…
2024 Report on Poverty and Social Exclusion —
Caritas: One in ten Italians live in absolute poverty. “Steady increase” in the last ten years, sharp rise of impoverished households in northern regions (+97.2%)
di Patrizia CaiffaThe number of people living in absolute poverty in Italy rose from 6.9% of the population in 2014 to 9.7%…
United Kingdom: COP29 in Baku, letter to the Government from Catholic and Anglican Bishops
Interview —
Middle East. Melcangi (ISPI): “Trump’s election reaffirms unwavering alliance with Israel and pressure on Iran”
di Daniele RocchiHow will US Middle East policy change with Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States? Should…
Scotland: Bishops’ Conference, Mgr Keenan is the new President. Plenary focussing on assisted suicide, Middle East and Caritas activities
Environment —
COP29: The “battle” against climate change must be won before it is too late
di Andrea Masullo (*)It is in everyone’s interest to take a constructive and responsible position and to return from Baku with concrete and…

