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.
Increasing violence against Christians inside the EU: OIDAC Report
Brussels, the 18th of November 2025 On Tuesday 18 November 2025, FAFCE was invited to the presentation of the annual report of OIDAC, the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians, at the European Parliament in Brussels. OIDAC Director Anja Tang-Hoffman presented the disturbing evidences of an increasing violence
FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi takes part in CCEE meeting of bishops and directors for Family and Life
Rome, 13 November 2025 From 9 to 11 November 2025, FAFCE President Vincenzo Bassi takes part in CCEE meeting of bishops and national directors for Family and Life in Rome (Italy). "The seminar participants had the opportunity to listen to presentations from the various Bishops’ Conferences as well as
The European Parliament condems surrogacy in Gender Equality Strategy 2025
Brussels, 14 November 2025 On Thursday 13 November 2025, in the resolution "Gender Equality Strategy", the European Parliament clearly expressed its view that it : "Condemns the practice of surrogacy, which involves the reproductive exploitation and use of women's bodies for financial or other gain, in particular in the
FAFCE organises the International Seminar “Family Networks for the Future of the Church” in Rome
International Seminar "Family Networks for the Future of the Church" in Rome on the Saturday 31 May 2025, Jubilee of Families, Grandparents and the Elderly, Sala Giubileo, LUMSA University, Via di Porta Castello 44, Rome, Italy For
FAFCE Board Meeting reflects on Catholic Social Teaching just before election of Pope Leo XIV
Brussels, the 15th of May 2025 Today, we celebrate the International Day of Families ! Just last week, from the 6th to the 8th of May, the Federation of Catholic Family Association in Europe (FAFCE) held its bi-annual Board
FAFCE Spring Board Resolution 2025 on Family Networks
FAFCE Spring Board Resolution 2025 Resolution on the Family and Family Networks Hertogenbosch, 6th May 2025 The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), inspired by the Catholic Social Teaching, invites the European institutions and the national governments
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
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
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
