Bioethics
“This bioethics will not begin with a consideration of sickness and death in order to reach an understanding of the meaning of life and the worth of the individual – Pope Francis said. Rather, it will begin with a profound belief in the irrevocable dignity of the human person, as loved by God – the dignity of each person, in every phase and condition of existence – as it seeks out those forms of love and care that are concerned for the vulnerability and frailty of each individual”.
FAFCE’s Open Letter to French President Emmanuel Macron: “Are we still free to protect life?”
Brussels, 21 January 2022 Dear Mr. President, Following your speech at the European Parliament on the occasion of the start of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union, we would like
Start of the European Year of Youth 2022: young people want to work, but also to start a family
Brussels, 13 January 2022 On 15 September 2021, European Commission President von der Leyen announced in her State of the Union address that the European Commission will propose to make 2022 the European Year
Where is the family in the priorities of the 2022 EU French Presidency?
Brussels, 6 January 2022 The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union started on the first of January 2022, and will last until June 2022. It is the fourth time France takes
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter | We wish you a Merry Christmas! ✨
22 December 2021, Dear Readers, Dear Friends of FAFCE, First of all, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. At a time when many speak about inclusiveness, we want to share
The Council of Europe condemns the harmful impacts of pornography
22 December 2021, On the 16th of November 2021, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of the Europe adopted a Resolution on the "Gender aspects and human rights implications of pornography", stressing the harmful
FAFCE joint Webinar on Family and Solidarity: “Synodality is in the DNA of the family”
21 December 2021, On the 9th of December 2021, FAFCE organised, jointly with its Irish member, Family Solidarity, a Webinar on "Family and Synodality: a call for participation", following the opening of the Synod
The European Parliament recognises the complementary role of parents in the education of children
9 December 2021, On November 11th, the European Parliament adopted a Resolution on “The European Education Area: a shared holistic approach”, providing several guidelines to tackle the educational challenges in Europe since the start
Official Launch of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform: a journey towards a true ecology of the family
7 December 2021, On November 14th, on the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis officially launched the Laudato Si Action Platform. The Laudato Sì Action Platform (LSAP) is an online hub that collects,
European Day to End Child Sex abuse : FAFCE stresses the urgent need of a safer environment for children
18 November 2021 On the European Day on the Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, the Council of Europe reminded the European countries of their international commitment when it comes to
INVITATION | International Congress in Murcia: Family Networks for the Future of Europe
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) and the Catholic University Saint Anthony of Murcia (UCAM) are happy to invite you to the International Congress on Family networks: “Antidote to loneliness” Murcia (2nd
CONFERENCE INVITATION | Work and loneliness: Quality resting time for an improved mental health of workers
CONFERENCE INVITATION On the occasion of the 2023 European Day for a Work-free Sunday on March 3, the European Sunday Alliance recalled the urgent need for synchronised quality and social resting time for workers, in order to
Our support to families in Ukraine: Thank you for your donations!
30 March 2023, In the aftermath of the war escalation in Ukraine, FAFCE launched a call for donations to directly support Ukrainian families. Vincenzo Bassi, FAFCE President, stated that “as associations of European families, we feel the responsibility to
Exchange of views on “Harnessing talent in Europe’s regions” at the European Parliament
Brussels, 29th of March 2023 On the 27th of March 2023, FAFCE attended an exchange of views between the Culture and Education Committee of the European Parliament and Mrs. Elisa Ferreira, EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, on the
FAFCE calls the European Commission to include surrogacy in the review of its EU Directive on human trafficking
24 March 2023, FAFCE contributed to a call for feedbacks of the European Commission following its proposal to update of its 2011 Directive against human trafficking, very much welcomed in light of the evolution of the forms of exploitation
JOB OFFER | Policy Officer
JOB OFFER Policy Officer Brussels, 23 March 2023 Founded in 1997, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe represents 32 family associations and organisations from 16 European Countries. The Federation has a participatory status with the Council of
