Vincenzo Faccioli Pintozzi

The social reality was born in 2002 in the Rimini area. Volunteering and hospitality are the dimensions of this structure, which welcomes young Chinese and volunteers of all kinds to teach languages, and offer after school activities of various kinds. The joy of meeting with the Vatican Secretary of State, who says: "I hope to finish my days in this place".

At least three rallies are scheduled for 27 July at strategic spots in the city. Police have warned organisers that it can block everything and arrest those present. People are still opposed to the dreaded extradition law and Beijing's influence in the life of the former British colony.

Workplace bullying is a real social problem in the country. Widely tolerated in society and by employees themselves, harassment includes absurd obligations and gruelling work shifts. The new law approved today includes prison under certain circumstances.

Han is the mayor of Kaohsiung and an outsider in national politics. Deemed a populist, he considers it necessary to resume contacts with mainland China. The presidential in Taiwan is scheduled for next January.

The second quarter of 2019 marks a negative record: GDP grows by 6.2% on an annual basis. This is a 0.2% slowdown compared to the first three months of the year. Effects of trade war with the United States.

A group of professors and experts, members of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, ask the executive to think about new and more incisive reforms: "We need transparency, freedom of speech and worship. This will reduce the tensions that also affect international markets ".

Francis sends a message to the Forum of the Laudato Si communities, engaged this year on the theme of the Amazon and its exploitation: "Man cannot remain an indifferent spectator in the face of this destruction, nor can the Church remain silent: the cry of the poor must resound from her mouth ”.

The prelate, currently Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Hong Kong, publishes an appeal to the government and social services sector: "We call for a “reconnect” with our young people through dialogue, that we may attend to their aspirations and grievances, and help them to rediscover their goals in life”.

The British government warns of a possible repression of the population of the Territory, and the Chinese ambassador reacts with fury. Called to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The tension in the former colony is still high.

Europe reaches agreement: Christine Lagarde will lead the European Central Bank, while Germany's Ursula von der Leyen becomes the first woman to lead the European Commission. Merkel's "heir" has often criticized the economic and human rights policies applied in China.

The "Colloquium of the six religious leaders" of the Territory invites the population to "exercise restraints" in the face of any act that may cause violence. Likewise, religious representatives ask the government to renounce committing actions that could "exacerbate" the current situation.

In today's Angelus, Francis spoke about the Gospel of Luke: "Jesus' decision is radical and total, and those who follow him are called to measure themselves against it.” The Church "is open to the broadest horizons, sent – the Church has been sent! – to bring the Gospel to the streets and reach out into the peripheries of humanity and existence”. The Pope mentioned Trump's visit to Korea and his crossing into the North: "May this meeting serve to build peace.”