COMECE - EVENT: Documentary to raise awareness on conditions of minors in prisons

30. September 2021

EVENT: Documentary to raise awareness on conditions of minors in prisons

Invitation, 30/09/2021

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to join the presentation of the documentary “Libertad” directed by Raúl de la Fuente, raising awareness on the dramatic situation of minors serving their sentences in the Pademba prison in Sierra Leone. The event will take place online on Wednesday 6 October 2021 at 12:30 (CEST).

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09. September 2021

COMECE Catholic Youth Convention gathers young people to exchange on the Future of Europe

Webnews, 09/09/2021

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of the European Union (COMECE) releases on Thursday 9 September the final report of its Catholic Youth Convention on the Future of Europe, held online last June with the participation of over 100 young Catholics from all EU Member States. The report contains concrete policy proposals and suggestions to address today’s most urgent issues in Europe. Cardinal Hollerich: “Full trust in young people”.

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02. September 2021

European Churches urge EU to protect the vulnerable in Afghanistan

Press Release, 02/09/2021

Conveying solidarity with people in Afghanistan, Rev. Christian Krieger and H. Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, presidents of CEC and COMECE, issued a joint statement on Thursday, 2 September, urging the European decision makers to show humanity and act with determination in addressing the human tragedy currently unfolding in the country.

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