France: Secours-Catholique publishes annual report. Poverty caused by pandemic “could become chronic”

Council of Europe: export the Barnahus model (“children’s house”) to ensure “kind and coordinated care” to abused or exploited children

Child protection: services in all dioceses, 89 alleged abuse incidents reported in two years

First National Report on the protection of minors in Italian dioceses presented in Rome today. Msgr. Baturi: “The Dicastery for…

Amid blackouts and missiles at the border, Moldova grapples with the “collateral damage” of the war in Ukraine

Foreign Minister Nicu Popescu: “Every bomb falling on Ukraine is also affecting Moldova and our people. We call on Russia…

Addictions: fourth European Conference in Lisbon. “Exploring challenges relating to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, gambling”

Italian Bishops’ Conference. National Report on prevention in Italian dioceses: how and why

The First National Report on abuse prevention in Italian dioceses, promoted by the Italian Bishops’ Conference, will be presented tomorrow,…

Pope at audience: “Avoid any escalation in Ukraine”

At the end of today’s general audience, centered on “desolation” as an element of discernment, Pope Francis sent out yet…

Finland: creation of KATY, Association of Catholic Healthcare Workers, to ensure spiritual care and defence of Church’s teachings

Human trafficking: Assembly of RENATE, Religious in Europe Networking Against Exploitation, underway in Fatima

UK: “Warm Welcome” campaign, community response to energy poverty. 16.4 million people will be cold

EU: Budget 2023, Council and Parliament reach agreement. Georgiev, “focus on priority areas in volatile geopolitical context”.