President of Italian Bishops’ Conference Calls for Softer Immigration Policy
Bologna Cardinal Matteo Zuppi declared Tuesday that immigration is no longer an “emergency” in Europe, a situation that calls for gentler migration policies.
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Italian Bishops Urge PM Giorgia Meloni to Prioritize ‘Hospitality and Integration of Migrants’
The head of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI), Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, has urged Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to prioritize welcoming migrants and “ecological transition” in her governing program.
Italian Church Offers Public Blessing to Gay Couple Amidst Controversy
A Catholic church outside Bologna bestowed a public blessing on a gay couple last week with the permission of Bologna’s Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, a leading candidate for the next papal election.
Bologna Cardinal Rejects Matteo Salvini’s Appeal for Open Churches
Bologna Cardinal Matteo Zuppi said Monday that he opposes Matteo Salvini’s call for open churches on Easter, saying that it is too “risky” and the Church has to “respect the rules.”
