Family
The Families are Europe’s Treasure. In this area of our web site we present some issues related to the Family and our activities in this field with facts and figures. The role of the Family today in the society with its values and actions for the society are surprised in this area.
Conference at the European Parliament highlights families as peace actors in Ukraine
Brussels, Wednesday 22 April 2026 In a time of war, families are both vulnerable people to protect (especially women and children) and an instrument to foster social cohesion and resilience. In the rear front, families act as a moral support of soldiers. Regardless of their composition or beliefs, Ukrainian
WATCH OUR CONFERENCE ON UKRAINE !
Brussels, 20 April 2026 On Wednesday 22 April, from 16:30 to 18:30, MEP General Christophe Gomart (EPP) will host a conference at the European Parliament, entitled: “Peace Actors in Ukraine: Families Paving the Way to Peace”. You may watch the conference through this access link : https://www.europarl.europa.eu/streaming/?event=20260422-1630-SPECIAL-OTHER The conference, organised in
FAFCE elected Co-Chair of the Women’s Rights Committee of the Conference of NGOs of the Council of Europe
Strasbourg, 17 April 2026 The Council of Europe Advocacy Director of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), Teresa Gerns, has been elected yesterday Co-chair of the Women’s Rights Committee of the CINGO, during the Assembly of the Conference of NGOs of the Council of Europe, which
“It is for parents to raise their children and not platforms“ says Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels, 15th of April 2026 On the 15th of April President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and Executive Vice President Henna Virkkunen issued a joint press conference to provide an update on the EU’s age verification
FAFCE Webinar “Families and Amoris Laetitia : where are we now ?” (with videos)
Ten years ago, in March 2016, His Holiness Pope Francis issued the encyclical "Amoris Laetitia", which asks for a renewed pastoral of marriage and family. On the tenth anniversary of this publication, on Friday 27 March at 17h CET, the
Save the Date : Conference on Ukraine – 22 April at the European Parliament
Brussels, 31 March 2026 In the context of the war in Ukraine, families appear both as essential actors of social resilience and as a key lever for recovery and peace. Vulnerable and indispensable, they support the war effort within
FAFCE participates at the Symposium Chantiers-Éducation in Rome
26th of March 2026, Brussels From 12 to 15 March 2026 FAFCE participated in the International Seminar organised by the French Catholic Family Associations (AFC) in Rome, dedicated to supporting the educational mission of families, with a particular focus
Meeting of the COMECE Social Affairs Commission
Brussels, 18 March 2025 FAFCE EU Advocacy Director Matthieu Bruynseels took part in the annual meeting of the Social Affairs Commission of COMECE, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union. As required in the Memorandum of Understanding
SAVE THE DATE : FAFCE Webinar “Families and Amoris Laetitia : where are we now ?”
On the tenth anniversary of the encyclical "Amoris Laetitia", which asks for a renewed pastoral of marriage and family, FAFCE will organise a Webinar on the current status of the pastoral care for families. 👉 Friday 27 March at
