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COMECE at the European Parliament: “Time is mature for the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred”

In the context of the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast held at the European Parliament, in Brussels, on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, COMECE contributed to the conference on “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current challenges and future prospects”. COMECE: “The time is mature for the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred in Europe”. Alessandro Calcagno, COMECE adviser for fundamental … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

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ASSEMBLY | EU bishops reflect on Europe’s future and challenges of the new institutional cycle

The bishops of the European Union convened in Brussels from 27 to 29 November 2024 for the autumn Plenary Assembly of COMECE. Focus: peace, European integration, Single Market, the future of work in the EU and implementation of Article 17 TFEU. The Assembly coincided with the European Parliament’s vote on the new European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen. In response, COMECE President Mgr. … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

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2024 COMECE Autumn Assembly: EU bishops to discuss the Union’s future after recent elections amid geopolitical turmoil

Bishop delegates from the Episcopates of the European Union will convene in Brussels for the COMECE Autumn Assembly, scheduled from 27 to 29 November 2024. Among others, the event will feature the participation of former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. The assembly will focus on Article 17 of the TFEU and explore the future of the EU in the context of recent elections and the … Continue reading »