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.
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 app (also known as "the digital wallet") that aims to
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 Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) have organised
Meeting of the EU Catholic Organizations based in Brussels
Brussels, 19 February 2026 Every year in February or March, the various Catholic NGOs working with the European institutions in Brussels gather to share their activities and their thoughts on the EU. This year, the participants had the change
FAFCE contributed to the UN call for input on “Protecting children from sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse”
11th February 2026 Last week on the 7th of January 2026, the Special Raporteur on the sale, sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children, Mama Fatima Singhateh published a new report A/HRC/61/45 on “Protecting children from sale, sexual exploitation and
International Day of Education 2026
Brussels, 11 February 2026 On Wednesday 11 February, the European Parliament have debated on the question of Education. The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe takes the opportunity to reaffirm the importance of education, both for children and
Council of Europe Resolution “Socialising in Schools – for an inclusive and participatory education” – without Parents ?
On Wednesday the 28th of January, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe debated on the Resolution “Socialising at schools: for an inclusive and participatory education fostering democratic values”, presented by the Spanish Rapporteur Ms. Luz Martinez Sejo
Family instead of shopping. The idea of ”trolley-free” Sundays resurfaces.
ANCC-Coop once again calls for Sunday closures. President Dalle Rive: It would promote social cohesion. Family associations says: Unrestrained consumption exacerbates loneliness. Closing supermarkets on Sundays allows us to rediscover the slower pace of celebration, of family time without
FAFCE Christmas Newsletter 2025
“Let us not forget: Families are the cradle of the future of humanity." (Pope Leo XIV, Jubilee of the Families, Rome June 2025) The 22th of December 2025 Dear Friends, As the year draws to a close, we
