FRANCE —
Survey on young people and the pandemic. “‘They are not a generation sacrificed to COVID-19 but the future and hope of the world”
di M. Chiara BiagioniThe French bishops, concerned about the impact of the pandemic and of the related confinement on young people, commissioned an…
CLERGY —
France: Report on the “state of health” of priests to gain insight into the risk of burnout and depression
di M. Chiara BiagioniIn France, seven priests committed suicide in the last four years. Two took their own lives this year, both in…
ABUSE —
France: combating paedophilia inside the Church. Increasing reports filed by the victims. Msgr. Blanchet, “a sign that words have been set free.”
TERRORISM —
Attack in Nice: churches placed under police protection. The bishops: “French Catholics will not surrender to fear”
di M. Chiara Biagioni“Despite gnawing grief, Catholics will not succumb to fear and, together with the entire nation, intend to face this vicious,…
STEP 2 —
France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland. Places of worship in Europe still in lockdown
di M. Chiara BiagioniChurch doors remain closed in Europe. France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland. Governments remain cautious and in some cases postpone…
Laws —
France: Bishops on revision of bioethics law in Senate, “no human being can treat another as an object”
SIX MONTHS AFTER THE FIRE —
Notre-Dame de Paris fire. Mons. Chauvet (rector), “the cathedral’s soul has not been destroyed”
di M. Chiara BiagioniSix months ago the flames devoured the cathedral of Paris, viewed live around the globe. Amidst delays and red tape,…
END-OF-LIFE —
Vincent Lambert. Magnin (French Bishops): “The greatness of a human life extends far beyond its conditions”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaRecollection and prayer, along with the dream of family reconciliation. Disappointment for the instrumental use of this case and for…
SPIRITUAL ABUSES —
French bishops against sectarian drifts in Catholic communities. 1 300 reports in 5 months
di M. Chiara BiagioniFrench bishops denounce sectarian drifts in Catholic communities. A Dossier illustrating the work carried out by the Unit established by…
Statement —
