EU: the economy contained the shockwave of the war. But “risk factors” abound

The European Commission released its Spring Economic Forecast. Declining energy prices and inflation are a breath of fresh air for…

Media: Liberties Report 2023. Restrictions on pluralism, crimes and threats against journalists. The case of Italy

Caritas Italy. Fr Pagniello: a co-responsibility ‘plan’ against poverty, involving the Church, civil society and relevant institutions

The 43rd National Diocesan Caritas Congress that brought together 660 delegates from 173 dioceses April 17-20, drew to a close…

Migrants and refugees. Centro Astalli, “Italy has not learned from experience with Ukrainians and fails to move beyond the emergency approach”

The 2023 Annual Report of the Jesuit Refugee Service in Italy ‘Centro Astalli’, presented today in Rome, shows that as…

Society. Fiasco: “The bonds connecting local communities, gaming and organized crime networks must be closely monitored”.

There is a striking aspect of the online phenomenon. In fact, while the southern regions of Italy registered a less…

EU Parliament: registration of same-sex couples’ children, the floor condemns Italy

EU: regions’ competitiveness, Utrecht, Zuid-Holland and Ile-de-France on the rise. Eastern and Southern Europe, including Italy, lag behind

Synod. Bishop Baturi: “We want to engage in dialogue and be open to the world”

Migration – 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

Energy Communities. Nerozzi (Social Weeks): “There is widespread interest and awareness throughout Italy – pending regulatory requirements”

“Energy communities represent an opportunity for pastoral care and for the involvement of the Church and Christians in the energy…

Persecuted Christians. Open Doors Report on gender-specific persecution: “Daily pressure affecting men and women”

Open Doors released the 2023 Gender-Related Persecution Report (GSRP) on March 8 to mark International Women’s Day. Sexual violence and…