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 | EU strategy for equality between women and men post 2015. Is there an alternative for our children?
Brussels, 3 June 2015 Tuesday 9 June the European Parliament is going to vote on the EU strategy for equality between women and men post 2015, also known as the Noichl Report, so named for its rapporteur, Maria Noichl
Press Release | Irish Referendum On The Redefinition Of Marriage
Strasbourg, 20 May 2015 Friday 22 May the Irish people is called to vote in a referendum on a possible amendment of the Constitution, which if adopted would redefine marriage from a legal point of view. If the constitutional
Press Release | Rights of late abortion survivors to be considered by Council of Europe Body
Signed by more than 185,000 citizens, the Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) formally received the "Petition for the rights of new-borns surviving their abortion", deciding to forward it to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
“Good marriages, lasting families are not only the Church’s treasures, but also the society’s treasures.”- Homily by Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki
FAFCE's spring Board Meeting took place in Warsaw, Poland on 16 and 17 April. During the second day FAFCE's Board met with the President of the Polish Bishops Conference, Archbishop Stanisław Gądecki. Actions in favour of marriage and family
Support, promote and protect the family
Antoine Renard, FAFCE President Founded to serve families in the light of the social teaching of the Catholic Church, and having done so for years as part of FAFCE in the context of European integration, our associations must
Press Release | Family friendly policies Intergroup reconstituted in the European Parliament
Last week the intergroup on Active ageing, intergenerational solidarity and Family friendly policies was officially registered at the European Parliament. This intergroup is divided into two Sub-Groups, one devoted to Active ageing, coordinated by Mr van Nistelrooij (EPP – Netherlands), and another
