27/03/2025
Homily offered by Mgr. Gallagher’s during mass at St. Peter’s Basilica [EN]
The Catholic Church in the European Union
Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union
Bishop delegates from the Episcopates of the European Union will convene in Nemi (Italy) for the COMECE Spring Assembly, scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 March 2025. The event will focus on renewing Europe’s internal unity and its commitment to being a global actor for peace. Among others, the Assembly will feature the participation of Cardinal Parolin, Archbishop Gallagher, and Presidents Mario Monti … Continue reading
The Commission of the Bishops Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly congratulates H.E. Mgr Bernardito Cleopas Auza on his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, officially announced today, Saturday 22 March 2025. Today, Saturday 22 March 2025, Pope Francis appointed H.E. Mgr Bernardito Cleopas Auza, Archbishop of Suacia, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, succeeding the late Mgr Noël … Continue reading
In view of the upcoming inter-institutional negotiations on the ‘First Omnibus package’ proposal published by the European Commission, COMECE presents its assessment and comments in a document issued on Thursday, 20 March 2025, emphasising that the proposed amendments should not distort or neutralise the EU’s landmark sustainability laws. Download Document The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) acknowledges the efforts to … Continue reading
A delegation from the French Bishops’ Conference (CEF) visited the Secretariat of COMECE on Monday, 10 March 2025, to meet its advisers and receive an update on recent actions taken by COMECE as part of its mission of dialogue with the institutions of the European Union. Photos of the meeting The visit to the Secretariat provided a valuable opportunity to exchange information on key EU … Continue reading