Eurostat: births in the EU, still shrinking. Lowest fertility rates in Malta, Spain and Italy. France and Romania are doing fine
Legionaries of Christ: Report on abuse. Prevention measures and the “Safe Environments” project
di Alberto BavieraThe Congregation published today the names of 27 priests who abused some 170 minors across a number of world countries.…
Coronavirus COVID-19. Card. Bassetti: ” We have confidence in the vaccination campaign”
di M.Michela NicolaisFor Cardinal Bassetti “confidence” in the vaccination campaign, for which the Church is making available her “facilities”, is key to…
Day of remembrance for Covid-19 victims: closeness of European institutions. Sassoli, “we must remain united in the pandemic”.
Over 200 priests died from COVID-19 in the first 9 months. The north of the country hardest hit, 60% more fatalities compared to 2019
di Riccardo BenottiOlder priests were dying in the highest numbers, with a mean age of 82 years, mirroring the age of COVID-19…
Eurostat: “mean age of women at first childbirth increases”. Italy tops the list with 31.3 years. Bulgaria and Romania below 27
Social impact of the pandemic. Don Soddu (Caritas): “New poverty, widespread disorientation and fear”
di Patrizia CaiffaThe “Empori della solidarietà” (solidarity and charity Centres) have stepped up efforts in response to the food crisis, while in…
Corruption. Transparency International: “Italy ranked 52nd. All countries suffered the impact of the COVID-19 emergency”
di Gigliola AlfaroAccording to the 2020 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), published on Thursday 28 January by Transparency International, Denmark and New Zealand…
TikTok challenge, child dies in Palermo. Don Ravagnani: “Never leave children alone in the vast world of social networks”
di Gigliola Alfaro“Social profiles are keys to the vast world of social media. A social account is an entryway to a universe…
Card. Bassetti: “The Church does not take political sides”
di M.Michela Nicolais“The good of each and every person together with others is our main concern, what we care about is people’s…