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”.
Press release | Reserving marriage to a man and a woman is not discriminatory, says the European Court of Human Rights
Brussels, 9 June 2016 Reserving marriage to a man and a woman is not discriminatory. This was confirmed by a ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) published today. In the case Chapin and Charpentier
Family definition to be changed in Romanian Constitution: The constitutional amendment proposal has been filed with the Romanian Senate on Monday, 23rd May 2016
The Romanian Coalition for Family, an umbrella structure that gathers dozens of organisations that promote family values, including FAFCE’s Member Association of Catholic Families Vladimir Ghika, has presented a proposal for an amendment of the
Surrogacy: a violation of human dignity
Surrogacy: a violation of human dignity. Motherhood: a precious gift, to respect and protect". This was the incipit of a Resolution adopted by the FAFCE Board at its last spring meeting in Portugal.
Europe’s Catholic Family Associations come together in Fátima
On 12 and 13 April, members of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) came together for their Board Meeting. This time under the protection of Our Lady of Fátima, where
“Mum, Dad & Kids” European Citizens Initiative – Letting EU Citizens have a say on marriage and family
As announced earlier in our newsletter, a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) on marriage and family has been launched across the European Union. An ECI is a democratic instrument introduced by the European Union to
FAFCE Board Resolution on Surrogacy
Board Resolution SURROGACY: A VIOLATION OF HUMAN DIGNITY Motherhood: a precious gift, to respect and protect The practice of surrogacy is of great concern for all FAFCE Members. This practice is spreading throughout
The new Apostolic Exhortation on Love in the Family, “Amoris Laetitia”
Today the new Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia, on love in the family was presented in Rome. It addresses a broad range of issues related to family and marriage, such as The Joy of
Press Release in Italian | Comunicato stampa | Respinta la Relazione del Consiglio d’Europa sulla maternità surrogata. Un passo avanti per la dignità umana
Bruxelles, 16 marzo 2016 Ieri la Commissione affari sociali dell'Assemblea parlamentare del Consiglio d'Europa ha respinto un progetto di relazione sui diritti umani e le questioni etiche legate alla maternità surrogata. Il rifiuto del
Press Release | Council of Europe Report on Surrogacy rejected – a step ahead for human dignity
Brussels, 15 March 2016 Today the Social Affairs Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe rejected a draft report on Human Rights and ethical issues related to Surrogacy. The rejection
Pope Francis Calls for Generational Sustainability at the General States of Birth
21 May 2021, On May 14th, 2021, Pope Francis delivered an inspiring address that marked the opening of the Stati Generali della Natalità, or the General States of Birth, in Italy, as we announced at the beginning of May.
INVITATION | European Sunday Alliance Webinar on ‘The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest’ (Tuesday, 1 June 2021 at 13:00-14:00 CEST)
The Steering Group of the European Sunday Alliance invites you to its Webinar on "The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest” Tuesday 1st of June 2021 13:00-14:00 CEST via Zoom – in
FAFCE Contributes to Public Consultation on Gender-Based and Domestic Violence
19 May 2021 FAFCE contributed to the European Commission’s recent public consultation on gender-based violence and domestic violence. The pdf of FAFCE's contribution is at the bottom of this page. What are Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence?
FAFCE Webinar on “The Family: Antidote to Loneliness, Beyond the Pandemic”
On Thursday, May 13th, FAFCE hosted a webinar on the topic of “The Family: Antidote to Loneliness, Beyond the Pandemic”. The webinar engendered a lively discussion on the importance of the family as a force for cohesion, unity, and peace.
European Parliament Calls to Recognise the Role of the Family in the European Child Guarantee
Brussels, 12 May 2021 On March 24th, 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for a European Child Guarantee, a key part of the European Union’s effort to eliminate child poverty and social exclusion. A previous FAFCE article detailed
FAFCE and UNAEC-Europe Jointly Host Webinar on “Family and Education: Seeds of Hope”
Family Associations and Former Students Commit Themselves to the Global Compact on Education as Proposed by Pope Francis Brussels, 6th of May 2021, On Tuesday, the 4th of May 2021, FAFCE and the European Union of Former Catholic School
