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”.
With 2023 starts the six-month Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU
5 January 2023, Since January 1st, this year, Sweden took over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, following France and Czech Republic. The Presidency rotates every 6 months between EU member
Launch of the first edition of FAFCE European Art Contest: Who is Saint Joseph for me?
3 January 2023, Launch of the first edition of FAFCE European Art Contest The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe invites artists to reflect on the figure of Saints of
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter | We wish you a Merry Christmas! 🌟
23 December 2022, Dear Friends, Before I offer you my Christmas wishes, let us look back at the work done during these last months. We kick-started this new parliamentary year with no less than
Upcoming launch of FAFCE European Art Contest: “Who is Saint Joseph for me?”
20 December 2022, EUROPEAN ART CONTEST The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe invites artists to think and create together on the figure of Saint Joseph! How do we see in 2023
FAFCE, COMECE and DBI joint-contribution to the European Year of Skills 2023: we need to recognise the “soft skills” of parents
14 December 2022, FAFCE, in collaboration with Don Bosco International (DBI) and the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), contributed to the open consultation on the European Commission’s
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE’s President awarded in Barcelona
Barcelona, 14 November 2022 Today, 14 November, in Barcelona, Vincenzo Bassi, president of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations of Europe (FAFCE), will receive the Luchador por la Familia (“Fighter for the
CONFERENCE INVITATION | “The European Care Strategy: Responding to challenges faced by women in times of (post-)pandemic?” (30 November 2022, 10.00 – 11.30 am CET)
CONFERENCE INVITATION The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) jointly organise a conference to exchange on the
Throwback on FAFCE conference on the protection of children from online pornography
9 November 2022, Brussels FAFCE held yesterday a conference at the European Parliament on « Challenges and dangers of children exposure to sexual explicit content in the digital era", hosted by MEP François-Xavier Bellamy
FAFCE statement on the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council
Brussels, 12th March 2024 FAFCE welcomes the discussion of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council on 11th March. Families should be at the core of policy-making, particularly vulnerable families and large families. The Council called upon
FAFCE welcomes EU directive on platform workers
Brussels, 12th March 2024 On Monday 11th March, EU member states approved an agreement on the rights of platform workers. Considered under the status of contractor or self-employed, this directive provides a pathway towards the protections that are granted
PRESS RELEASE Irish referendum on family and motherhood: “common sense is back”
Brussels, 11th of March 2024 The people of the Republic of Ireland rejected proposed constitutional changes during two referendum votes on Friday. Family networks were crucial to the successful NoNo campaign, whereas the failed YesYes campaign was supported by
International Women’s Day 2024: Carla Di Lello
Brussels, 8th March 2024 Every 8th March the world celebrates International Women's Day. To celebrate the occasion, we have spoken to a couple of strong women around FAFCE who promote the family. Please read our feature interview with FAFCE
International Women’s Day 2024: Angelika Weichsel Mitterrutzner
Brussels, 8th March 2024 The 8th March is celebrated as International Women's Day. At FAFCE, we work with incredible women and mothers across Europe. Today we spoke to Angelika Weichsel Mitterrutzner, who serves on FAFCE's board as our Second
FAFCE participates in demography events hosted by Population Europe
Brussels, 7th March 2024 This week FAFCE participated in a webinar hosted by Population Europe, the European Commission-supported collaborative network. The event was titled: A Demographic Paradox? Gender Equality and Fertility Decline in the Nordic Countries. The event on
