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The World Union of Catholic Women\u2019s Organisations (WUCWO)<\/strong> held its European Regional Conference<\/strong> in Budapest from 13 to 16 November, bringing together 63 women from eleven European countries to share experiences, reflect, and strengthen bonds of fraternity. The meeting, titled \u201cThe Family, the Hope of Humanity\u201d, was organised by KAL\u00c1SZ <\/strong>\u2013 the Catholic Women\u2019s Association of Hungary, with the support of WUCWO\u2019s President General, M\u00f3nica Santamarina<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The conference opened with a prayer and blessing from Bishop J\u00e1nos Sz\u00e9kely <\/strong>, President of the Hungarian Catholic Bishops\u2019 Conference, who underlined the value of the family. Afterwards, the Vice President for the European Region, Borb\u00e1la Csehn\u00e9 Vadnai<\/strong>, welcomed the participants, presenting the \u201cFamily Meal\u201d campaign, which encourages families to share at least one weekly meal without digital devices. In addition, Kinga Fek\u00e9sh\u00e1zy, President of KAL\u00c1SZ, presented the organisation and its representation in the WUCWO Board. <\/p>\n

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At the beginning of the meeting, M\u00f3nica Santamarina<\/strong> also offered an inspiring message: \u201cEvery family is a small domestic Church, a living Gospel written with love. Evangelisation begins by listening and by supporting the most vulnerable families,\u201d she recalled, highlighting the importance of accompanying single-parent families and of priests being familiar with the complex realities many families face.<\/p>\n

The programme combined training sessions and testimonies on the situation of families, the support of vulnerable women, migration, and human trafficking. Speakers included Permanent Deacon Zolt\u00e1n Kunszab\u00f3 and his wife Panni<\/strong>, who shared their experience on marriage, and Mar\u00eda Francisca S\u00e1nchez<\/strong>, an expert in accompanying migrant and at-risk women, who emphasised the importance of patience, attentive listening, and recognising Christ\u2019s presence in these women. <\/p>\n

Participants worked in groups to share experiences, draw insights, and define concrete action plans that will be compiled into a strategic document. The conference also included a city tour of Budapest, offering attendees the opportunity to enjoy its historical and cultural beauty\u2014a moment of fellowship and joy that strengthened the community spirit. <\/p>\n

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The spiritual closing took place at the J\u00e1ki Chapel<\/strong>, with the celebration of Holy Mass presided over by Bishop Zsolt Marton <\/strong>, during which participants gave thanks to God for the fruits of the gathering. The liturgy featured music by the Holy Spirit Choir<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

WUCWO\u2019s European Regional Conference in Budapest concluded as a space of fraternity, formation, and hope<\/strong>, reminding all participants that the family remains the hope of humanity and that unity, faith, and shared commitment strengthen service to society and evangelisation.<\/p>\n

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