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.
The Draghi Report and the Demographic Winter – Op-ed by FAFCE’s President Vincenzo Bassi
Brussels, 11th October 2024 NB: Below is an English translation of an opinion piece by FAFCE President, Vincenzo Bassi, in Italian outlet Avvenire published on 27th September 2024. Thanks to the Draghi Report, Europe is now a central topic of discussion. As we contribute to this debate, it's important
Thirty years since first World Meeting of Families; FAFCE to co-organise upcoming Jubilee 2025 conference
Brussels, 8th October 2024 The Dicastery of Laity and Family Life have published a video to mark thirty years since the first World Meeting of Families. Produced in collaboration with Vatican News and Vatican Media, the moving mini-documentary features footage from the international meetings held since 1994, including speeches
Pope Francis visits Belgium
Brussels, 8th October 2024 Last weekend (September 26th to 29th), Pope Francis visited Belgium. Members of our FAFCE office in Brussels participated in public events held throughout the Apostolic visit, which was focused on the Church in Belgium. The Pope has since returned to Rome to continue the Synod
FAFCE at the Economic Forum: Family in the centre of Europe´s future
Brussels, 15th of September 2023 As part of the "Economic Forum" in Karpacz (Poland), the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) organized a panel entitled "Families in Times of War: Rebuilding Ukraine". This panel considered the major challenges for
PRESS RELEASE I The European Parliament favours eugenics
PRESS RELEASE The European Parliament favours eugenics Brussels, 13th of September 2023 “Does the European Parliament want to promote eugenics?” This is the question that FAFCE’s President, Vincenzo Bassi, asks himself after the approval, this morning in Strasbourg, of the Report on the
PRESS RELEASE I Beatification of the Ulma Family
PRESS RELEASE The example of love of an ordinary family FAFCE rejoices for the Beatification of the Ulma Family Brussels, 8th of September 2023 „FAFCE is pleased to share with you the joyful news, that on Sunday, 10th of
PRESS RELEASE I The example of love of an ordinary family
PRESS RELEASE The example of love of an ordinary family FAFCE rejoices for the Beatification of the Ulma Family Brussels, 8th of September 2023 „FAFCE is pleased to share with you the joyful news, that on Sunday, 10th of
FAFCE Summer Newsletter
Dear Friends, the summer break is a great opportunity to summarize the numerous activities and events of our Federation in the past months. As always, the family as the prism for looking at the challenges of our communities was at the centre of all these actions.
FAFCE contribution to the Spanish Presidency priorities
12th of July 2023 The Spanish Presidency Semester, started on the 1st of July 2023 and has published the working program of priorities. The Federation welcomes the willingness to develop key policies involving the demographic challenges, equal treatment and
