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.
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 Cardinals on the 8 May 2025. FAFCE president Vincenzo Bassi
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 invited by the three co-chairs of the Intergroup : Mrs.
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 this moment of silence and reflection, we unite with the
PRESS RELEASE Integral ecology needs at its core the recognition of the family
Brno, 15th May 2024 Today, on International Day of Families, FAFCE passed a resolution on the centrality of the family in the ecological transition. Hosted by FAFCE's Czech Member organisation in Brno, the Spring Board Meeting's resolution connected ecology
FAFCE 2024 Spring Board Resolution I Integral human ecology needs at its core the recognition of the family
Brno, 15th May 2024 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) invites all candidates to the European Parliament elections, European institutions and all national governments to put families at the centre. There is no possible protection of
FAFCE Prepares for Spring Board Meeting
Brussels, 8th May 2024 On the 14th May, FAFCE's staff, board, representatives from incoming members and present members will congregate for their Spring Board Meeting. FAFCE's Czech member organisation, the Family Union, will host participants in the historic Moravian
FAFCE contributes to Madrid conference for “the soul of Europe”
Brussels, 30th April 2024 On Monday 29th April, FAFCE Secretary General Nicola Speranza intervened at a conference in Madrid organised by the NEOS Foundation. The conference was entitled We are risking our lives: the soul of Europe and was
FAFCE co-hosts conference on the family in the Netherlands
Brussels, 25th April 2024 On Monday FAFCE co-hosted a conference in the Netherlands on family policy and the European Union. Co-organised by FAFCE member Family Platform (Gezinsplatform) and the Growing Up Symposium (Opgroeisympsosium), the day featured key interventions from
FAFCE welcomes inclusion of surrogacy in human trafficking directive
Brussels, 25th April 2024 This week the European Parliament voted by an overwhelming majority to include, among other matters, the issue of surrogacy in a directive aimed at preventing human trafficking. 563 MEPs voted in favour, with 7 voting
