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FAFCE Webinar on “The Family: Antidote to Loneliness, Beyond the Pandemic”
On Thursday, May 13th, FAFCE hosted a webinar on the topic of “The Family: Antidote to Loneliness, Beyond the Pandemic”. The webinar engendered a lively discussion on the importance of the family as a force for cohesion, unity, and peace.
European Parliament Calls to Recognise the Role of the Family in the European Child Guarantee
Brussels, 12 May 2021 On March 24th, 2021, the European Commission published its proposal for a European Child Guarantee, a key part of the European Union’s effort to eliminate child poverty and social exclusion. A previous FAFCE article detailed
FAFCE and UNAEC-Europe Jointly Host Webinar on “Family and Education: Seeds of Hope”
Family Associations and Former Students Commit Themselves to the Global Compact on Education as Proposed by Pope Francis Brussels, 6th of May 2021, On Tuesday, the 4th of May 2021, FAFCE and the European Union of Former Catholic School
INVITATION | FAFCE Webinar on “The Family: antidote to loneliness, beyond the pandemic” (13 May 2021, 17.00 – 18.15 CEST)
The Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) is happy to invite you to a webinar on The Family: antidote to loneliness, beyond the pandemic 13 May 2021 (17.00 - 18.15 CEST) - (18.00 - 19.15
Pope Francis to Mark the Beginning of the Upcoming “States-General on Natality” In Rome
4 May 2021 On May 14th, Pope Francis will formally open the States-General on Natality, an online initiative devoted to the future of demography in Italy and in the world. This event will reverberate beyond Italy, especially in Europe, since
Launch of the Atlas of Demography, the EU database on Demography and Ageing in Europe
29 April 2021, The European Commission Vice-President Dubravka Suica (for Democracy and Demography), and Commissionner Mariya Gabriel (for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth) launched this morning the long awaited Atlas of Demography. Produced by the Joint
INVITATION | FAFCE – UNAEC-Europe Joint Webinar on “Family and Education: Seeds of Hope – Europeans and the Global Compact on Education” (4 May 2021 17.00 – 18.15 CET)
WEBINAR INVITATION FAFCE – UNAEC-Europe Joint Webinar Family and Education: Seeds of Hope Europeans and the Global Compact on Education 4 May 2021 (17.00 - 18.15 CETS) The Global Compact for Education “Calls for a commitment on the
Recognition of Parenthood for Cross-Border Family Situations: FAFCE’s President urges President von der Leyen to protect the best interests of the child
27 April 2021, During her State of the Union address in September 2020, EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen declared “if you are parent in one country, you are parent in every country.” This statement is
FAFCE Contributes to the Implementation of the EU’s Green Paper on Ageing
23 April 2021 On 21 April 2021, FAFCE contributed to the European Commission’s public consultation on the Green Paper on Ageing (click to download: FAFCE Contribution Green Paper on Ageing Questionnaire). The European Commission had invited stakeholders and the
FAFCE Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Fr. Walter Ciszek, S.J., Servant of God
22 April 2021 “Between God and the individual soul, however, there are no insignificant moments; this is the mystery of divine providence.” Servant of God Walter Ciszek, S.J., He Leadeth Me Today, Christ put me into these exact circumstances