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”.
CONFERENCE INVITATION I Exchange on the Demographic Challenges
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe is delighted to invite you to the Exchange on Demographic Challenges between FAFCE Board Members and Members of the European Parliament, on the 4th of November at
FAFCE Statement on Recent Developments in Albania’s Family Legislation
Brussels, 23 October 2025 FAFCE welcomes the recent developments regarding the draft law on gender equality in Albania, recognising the ongoing public and institutional engagement on this important issue. FAFCE highlights the role of
Cohesion or Exclusion? Europe and the Demographic Challenge of Rural Areas
Brussels, 22 October 2025 Supporting families is not directly a European competence, but the EU can still act through cohesion policy, i.e., European aid to less-developed regions. The Cohesion Policy is the only European
European Sunday Alliance welcomes the European Commission’s initiative to go further on fair telework and a right to disconnect
Brussels, 15th of October 2025 The European Sunday Alliance contributed to the second-stage consultation launched by the European Commission on the workers’ right to disconnect and fair telework. FAFCE is proud to be a
Council of Europe Debate on Mental Health of Children
Brussels, 9th of October 2025 Last week, FAFCE was closely following the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, and met with Members of the Assembly and relevant stakeholders. Among the several
FAFCE at the 34th Economic Forum: “Time of Transition – What Future for Europe?”
Brussels, 7th of October 2025 Last month, between the 2nd and the 4th of September, FAFCE participated in the Economic Forum in Karpacz, Poland. The Economic Forum is a project of the Foundation Institute
New Council of Europe measures to protect minors from online pornography
Strasbourg, 07 October 2025 Council of Europe 2025 thematic guidance note on “Safeguarding children from the risks of accessing online pornographic content" FAFCE welcomes with great enthusiasm the work and the dedication of the
PRESS RELEASE : FAFCE Conference on protecting children from online threats
Brussels, 25 September 2025 On the 23rd of September FAFCE co-organised a conference at the European Parliament on Protecting children from online threats, hosted by MEP Matej Tonin (EPP, Slovenia). Participants and Members of
PRESS RELEASE: UN Side Event on the Principal role of Families in Education
Brussels, 25 September 2025 Just last week, on Tuesday 16th September, the Federation of Catholic Family Association in Europe (FAFCE) co-organised the event "Family as a Cornerstone: Upholding Parental Roles in ensuring the right
Council of Europe Resolution “Socialising in Schools – for an inclusive and participatory education” – without Parents ?
On Wednesday the 28th of January, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe debated on the Resolution “Socialising at schools: for an inclusive and participatory education fostering democratic values”, presented by the Spanish Rapporteur Ms. Luz Martinez Sejo
Family instead of shopping. The idea of ”trolley-free” Sundays resurfaces.
ANCC-Coop once again calls for Sunday closures. President Dalle Rive: It would promote social cohesion. Family associations says: Unrestrained consumption exacerbates loneliness. Closing supermarkets on Sundays allows us to rediscover the slower pace of celebration, of family time without
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter 2025
“Let us not forget: Families are the cradle of the future of humanity." (Pope Leo XIV, Jubilee of the Families, Rome June 2025) The 22th of December 2025 Dear Friends, As the year draws to a close, we
VI Assembly of the International Forum of Catholic-Inspired NGOs in Rome
Brussels, the 19th December 2025 From 26 to 27 November, FAFCE participated to the sixth Assembly of the Forum of Catholic-inspired NGOs in Rome, held in the context of the Jubilee. More than one hundred people took part to
FAFCE needs your support !
A message from Vincenzo Bassi, President of FAFCE : Monday, 8th of December 2025 As the Year 2025 is coming to an end, I need to share with you the difficult times that the Federation of Catholic Family Associations
Cross-partisan support to ban surrogacy
Brussels, 25 November 2025 A conference on surrogacy, organised by the ECR group at the European Parliament, took place on Wednesday 19 November. One year after the decision of the Italian government to forbid reproductive exploitation of women, this
