PERMANENT COUNCIL —
Synod. Bishop Baturi: “We want to engage in dialogue and be open to the world”
di M.Michela NicolaisMigration – notably the tragedy in Cutro – the surrogacy controversy and registration of children of same-sex parents. These were…
Climate: EU Joint Research Centre, drought alert. Italy, France and Spain affected. “Appropriate use of water” crucial
ECOLOGICAL CONVERSION —
Energy Communities. Nerozzi (Social Weeks): “There is widespread interest and awareness throughout Italy – pending regulatory requirements”
di Alberto Baviera“Energy communities represent an opportunity for pastoral care and for the involvement of the Church and Christians in the energy…
2023 REPORT —
Persecuted Christians. Open Doors Report on gender-specific persecution: “Daily pressure affecting men and women”
di Daniele RocchiOpen Doors released the 2023 Gender-Related Persecution Report (GSRP) on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. Sexual violence and…
SOCIETY —
EU: Citizenship Income and family allowance promote discrimination. Bassi: “The European Commission should take steps to address the demographic winter”
di Gigliola AlfaroThe EU Commission opened two infringement procedures against Italy. Nevertheless, FAFCE president told SIR, “measures granting incentives to anyone investing…
ANNUAL REPORT —
The life of a teacher. Italian teacher pay among the lowest in Europe
di Irene GiuntellaIt is no news, but rather a confirmation. Teachers in Italy are paid very little. By comparison, their colleagues in…
COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS —
Council of Europe: rebuke to Italy about NGOs and sea rescues. “Consider withdrawing or revising Decree Law no. 1/2023”
INTERVIEW —
Persecuted Christians: Sarti (ACN President), “may dioceses and parishes voice the suffering of persecuted Christians”
di Daniele Rocchi“Solidarity, charity and cooperation”: for Sandra Sarti, the new president of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Italy, these…
SHOAH —
Remembrance Day: initiatives throughout Italy: “we must never forget”
di M. Chiara Biagioni“There is always a risk of oblivion. I’m afraid that in a few years all that will be left on…
INTERVIEW —
Environment. Milano: “We must join forces for creating a safer, healthier planet”
di Gigliola AlfaroThe fact that the Earth’s ozone layer is recovering shows that cooperation can yield significant and sustainable results, says Greenaccord…
CATHOLIC-JEWISH DIALOGUE —
Italian Bishops: “Comforting today means being testimonies of hope for all”
di M. Chiara BiagioniLike every year, January 17 – the eve of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – marks the Day…
