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”.
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
Publication of a research on European family associations
The activation of family associative networks A European case study of the FAFCE 3 November 2022, Research supervisors: Giovanna Rossi, Sara Nanetti Promoters: Fédération des associations familiales catholiques en Europe – Nonni 2.0 –
2022 Edition of the International Conference on the Economy of the Family in Bucharest
28 October 2022, FAFCE held its 2022 edition of the International Conference on the Economy of the Family in Bucharest, between the 27 and 28th October 2022. Opened by FAFCE Vice-President, Cornel Barbut, the
CONFERENCE INVITATION | Challenges and dangers of children exposure to sexual explicit content in the digital era (8 November 2022, 14.00 – 16.00 CET)
CONFERENCE INVITATION Interpretation EN <> FR available on site There have been significant technological changes for the past decades, with an exponential growth in online sharing and communications. Most children,
PRESS RELEASE | FAFCE Board and General States of Birth in Paris
Paris, 21 October 2022 From the 18th to the 20th of October 2022, FAFCE held its bi-annual Board Meeting in Paris. More than 50 delegates from 32 Member organisations and coming from
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
FAFCE backs the work-free Sunday
Brussels, 3rd of March 2024 FAFCE is proud to be a member of the European Sunday Alliance and thanks all its partners for their commitment to this campaign. The European Sunday Alliance has said the following: "On the occasion
OPINION ARTICLE: Recovering Europe’s ‘popular spirit’
Farmer protests must remind us of the families and communities behind production Brussels, the 27th of February 2024 An opinion article by Vincenzo Bassi, President of FAFCE, regarding the ongoing farmers' protests. The current farmers’ protest
FAFCE welcomes continuation of protection measures to combat CSAM
Brussels, 16th of February 2024 The European Council and the European Parliament yesterday approved an extension of current protection measures against child sexual abuse material online. FAFCE welcomes the move to prolong the measures until April 2026, but reiterates
Ireland: Marriage should maintain its exclusivity
Brussels, the 12th of February 2024 On the 8th March, Irish citizens will be voting in referendums to amend parts of its constitution. Two amendments will be on the ballot on International Women's Day, with one of them possibly









