UK: taxation, government makes U-turn. Mgr. Arnold, “now is not the time to benefit the wealthy. We must help those who struggle”

Council of Europe: the cultural tour programme celebrates its 35th anniversary. 48 certifications granted, more coming soon

Israel. Berg-Rafaeli (MFA): “Tolerance and dialogue to counter all forms of extremism and fundamentalism”

Interview with Tania Berg-Rafaeli, Director of the Department for World Religions at Israel’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs. “Tolerance and dialogue,”…

Europe: European Council in Prague. War in Ukraine, energy and economic situation on the agenda. Michel, “unwavering support to Kyiv”

Europe: first meeting of European Political Community in Prague. Michel, “fostering dialogue and cooperation on issues of common interest”

Afghanistan: attack in Kabul. Najafi (writer), “students killed because of their love for culture”

A suicide bomber targeted a school in Kabul this morning leaving more than 30 dead and dozens injured. The majority…

Food waste: Commission raises the alarm. One-fifth of food produced in Europe is binned. The EU’s actions

Norway: the Church supported for years by the generosity of German Catholics through the Boniface association

Minimum income: EU Commission presents guidance on schemes. Schmidt, “they should be adequate and motivate people to return to the labour market”.

Pope Francis: “Let us go forward with the prayer of “ciao”

Pope Francis resumed his cycle of catechesis on discernment focusing on one of its constituent elements: prayer, which is familiarity…

Authorities shut down Caritas in Algeria. Baldi (former director): “Recovering through dialogue is possible.”

The Catholic Church in Algeria released a statement announcing the “total and definitive” closure of Caritas activities in Algeria as…