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”.
Intergenerational Fairness Strategy : kickoff with FAFCE
On Thursday 20th February, FAFCE was invited to attend the kick-off event of the European Commission’s Strategy for Intergenerational Fairness. The European Union now has its first ever Commissioner dedicated to Intergenerational Fairness, Mr.
SAVE THE DATE | International Seminar : Family Networks for the Future of the Church (Rome, 31 May 2025)
SAVE THE DATE : Rome, 31 May 2025 International Seminar in the framework of the Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly: Family Networks for the Future of the Church Challenges for an international Confederation of Catholic Family Associations Rome, 31 May 2025,
European Day of Demography: Generational Issues: On the Past and Future of Demography
4 February 2025 On the European Day of Demography, FAFCE participated in the online panel discussion organised by the Population Europe, focusing on generational issues and reminding the importance demographic studies. Andreas Edel, Executive
Our future depends on the youngest – Polish presidency on mental health of children and online safety
Brussels, 28 January 2025 From 1 January to 30 June 2025 Poland is holding the presidency of the Council of the European Union. Every six months another member state takes the responsibility to chair meetings
Europe should not think only of arms but also of the well-being of communities.
an op-ed written by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi for the Italian newspaper "Avvenire" The dramatic events of recent years (the war in Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, the situation in Syria,
FAFCE participates on panel in Porto on demographic challenges
Brussels, 12th December 2024 FAFCE's President, Vincenzo Bassi, recently participated on a panel in Porto, Portugal. The conference was held at the Palácio da Bolsa, hosted by the Associação Comercial do Porto (Porto’s Chamber
Globalisation and the Family – Opinion Article by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi
Brussels, 4th December 2024 The following is a translation of an opinion article by FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi published by Avvenire in Italian on 4th December 2024. Between Politics and Markets: How International Events
New book, “Blessed and Holy Couples” by Dr. Helmut Moll, highlights models for families today
Brussels, 2nd December 2024 Dr Helmut Moll, a renowned theologian and expert in Church history, has penned a compelling new book, Selige und heilige Ehepaare (Blessed and Holy Couples). This inspiring work invites readers to
PRESS RELEASE FAFCE Welcomes New European Commission and Calls for Collaborative Action on Europe’s Demographic Winter
Brussels, the 27th of November 2024 FAFCE invites the new European Commission to work collaboratively in responding to the demographic crisis. The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) congratulates President Ursula von
FAFCE Board Meeting reflects on Catholic Social Teaching just before election of Pope Leo XIV
Brussels, the 15th of May 2025 Today, we celebrate the International Day of Families ! Just last week, from the 6th to the 8th of May, the Federation of Catholic Family Association in Europe (FAFCE) held its bi-annual Board
FAFCE Spring Board Resolution 2025 on Family Networks
FAFCE Spring Board Resolution 2025 Resolution on the Family and Family Networks Hertogenbosch, 6th May 2025 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), inspired by the Catholic Social Teaching, invites the European institutions and the national governments
Press Release : FAFCE welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV
Brussels, 09 May 2025 Following its Spring Board Meeting in the Netherlands, the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) rejoices for the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, following the choice of the Sacred College of
FAFCE President speaks at the Intergroup on Demography of the European Parliament
Brussels, 25th April 2025 On Thursday 24th April, FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi was invited to speak on “Intergenerational solidarity and demography policies of the EU” at the European Parliament Intergroup on Demography. The President of FAFCE was kindly
Press Release : In Gratitude for a Shepherd of Families: FAFCE honours the Legacy of Pope Francis
Brussels, 22 April 2025 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) expresses its heartfelt sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, following the announcement of the Sede Vacante on Easter Monday, 21st April 2025. In
FAFCE President intervenes at a conference ‘2nd careers: challenges and opportunities’
Brussels, 9th of April 2025 On the 29th of March FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi intervened at a conference ‘2nd careers: challenges and opportunities’, organised by the Catholic University of Porto Alumni Office and various Alumni Associations. FAFCE President spoke
