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STATEMENT | A heartfelt appeal for peace in the Holy Land and all the Middle East

In light of the tragic anniversary of the October 7 terrorist attacks on the Israeli people, and in the face of the exceptionally grave humanitarian crisis in the region, alongside the dangerous Middle Eastern political dynamics involving an increasing number of actors, COMECE issues the following statement from its President, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, on Thursday, 3 October 2024. Download the Statement “On behalf of … Continue reading »

Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press

News

110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees

“God walks with His people” is the theme chosen by the Holy Father for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), which is held today, Sunday, September 29, 2024. The Message addresses the itinerant dimension of the Church with a particular focus on our migrant brothers and sisters, a contemporary icon of the journeying Church. It is a path to be undertaken in a … Continue reading »

Christian ARTworks month by month, Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Apostolic Administration of Estonia

Christian ARTworks | Pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Viru-Nigula

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Viru-Nigula, in the Apostolic Administration of Estonia. Click here for more info Every year, Estonian Catholics make a pilgrimage to the shrine of Viru-Nigula, the oldest Marian sanctuary dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pilgrimage is led by the Apostolic Administrator of Estonia to give thanks for the Graces … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

COMECE submits contribution to EU consultation on European Education Area

COMECE released its contribution to the EC’s open public consultation on the European Education Area (EEA) on Monday, 23 September 2024. Mgr. Stepnowski: “The teaching profession should be put at the centre of European education policies, for the sake of young generations’ integral development”. Download the Document The 2024 Education and Training Monitor highlights that EU Member States are experiencing significant teacher shortages, a critical … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth policies

Event

“Youth, Intergenerational Dialogue, and Faith-Based Political Engagement” – Brussels Expo, 28 September

COMECE is organising the conference “Youth, Intergenerational Dialogue, and Faith-Based Political Engagement” on Saturday, 28 September 2024, at Brussels Expo, Belgium. This event is part of the Hope Happening festival, taking place in conjunction with Pope Francis’ visit to Belgium. Register now! The panel discussion will provide a platform for exchange on intergenerational dialogue, youth empowerment, and faith-based political engagement. Panelists will reflect on how … Continue reading »