Climate: EU Joint Research Centre, drought alert. Italy, France and Spain affected. “Appropriate use of water” crucial
Spain: CEE, “strong personal, community and pastoral conversion” is needed. Critical issues include overcoming clericalism and women in leadership roles in the Church
Spain: CEE, “synodal process strengthened our ecclesial consciousness and served to illuminate our reality”
Synod: a European map of the “listening” stage. Syntheses of the Bishops’ Conferences expected to be sent to Rome by August 15th now published or being prepared
Interview —
Abortion. New law in Spain against pro-life groups. Del Pino (One of Us): “Attack on freedom of expression for those who defend life”
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaFrom three months to a year for those who “harass” or “intimidate” women who wish to have an abortion. A…
BRUXELLES —
Europe pays tribute to Sophie Scholl. A EU Parliament building will bear her name
di Gianni BorsaThe EU Parliament will name two of its buildings after two women who fought for freedom and rights. Young German…
SOLIDARITY —
Spain. Manos Unidas: ‘Hunger, poverty and inequality, epidemics that no vaccine can cure’
di Gigliola AlfaroThe global number of coronavirus infections has exceeded one hundred million, yet the figures for hunger and poverty are far…
European Union —
Migration: European Asylum Support Office (EASO) strengthens its activities in the Mediterranean. Support to Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus and Malta
TRADITIONS —
Europe. Coronavirus: Advent online but not “virtual”
di Sarah NumicoChristmas season traditions are being reshaped because of the pandemic. Nevertheless, Europe as a whole is marked by the willingness…
