#Women

Inland territories. Msgr. Accrocca: “we are committed to acting as sentinels in these areas, to form networks, with a view to authentic recovery”

During the two-day meeting the bishops discussed the details of a specific pastoral plan, focusing on a number of points,…

Two projects of the Coptic Catholic Church for disadvantaged children. Msgr. Gaid: “A fruit of the Abu Dhabi Document”

The Coptic Catholic Church in Egypt is carrying out two projects to restore the dignity, serenity, health and safety of…

Ministry of Catechist. Dom da Silva (CNBB Vice-President): “A gift that testifies to the tireless dedication of so many people”

It may appear to occasion a “minor change”, yet in many ways “it changes everything.” In Latin America and especially…

German Bishops: Matic report, “protecting the health of women and the unborn”. “Beware of populism and false Christian positions”.

Austria: Catholic Women’s Movement, appeal to improve working conditions for women, most affected by the pandemic

Germany: Sandra Schnell to assume charge of Altena Parish (Diocese of Essen). “A sign of hope for the Church”

March 8th: EU Parliament, messages from the Vice President of the USA and the Prime Minister of New Zealand. The plenary meeting will open with a minute’s silence in remembrance of Luca Attanasio

Gender equality: report from EU Commission, “COVID-19 rolled back on hard-won achievements of past years

Eurostat: “mean age of women at first childbirth increases”. Italy tops the list with 31.3 years. Bulgaria and Romania below 27

Spain. Manos Unidas: ‘Hunger, poverty and inequality, epidemics that no vaccine can cure’

The global number of coronavirus infections has exceeded one hundred million, yet the figures for hunger and poverty are far…

Female genital mutilation: EU Commission, “it is not a cultural or traditional practice, but a crime and violation of human rights”