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COMECE encourages European Commission to appoint Coordinator on Anti-Christian Hatred after Parliament Resolution

On Monday, 23 February 2026, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly welcomed the recent EP Resolution urging the European Commission to appoint a Coordinator to combat anti-Christian hatred in the European Union. This strong call also reflects the high level of priority COMECE has attached to this issue in recent years. Read the Resolution Paragraph 84 of the Resolution … Continue reading »

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COMECE hosts annual meeting of Catholic organisations engaged with EU institutions

On Thursday 19 February 2026, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) hosted its annual meeting of Catholic organisations engaged in advocacy with the institutions of the European Union. Photo Gallery The meeting was presided over by Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of COMECE, and brought together around twenty Catholic organisations, the majority of which are based in Brussels. While … Continue reading »

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APPEAL | “Christians for Europe”: four Bishops’ Conferences issue appeal for a renewed European vision

On Friday, 13 February 2026, the presidents of four European Bishops’ Conferences released a joint appeal entitled “Christians for Europe. The Power of Hope”, calling for a renewed rediscovery of Europe’s soul and its contribution to the common good at a time marked by conflict, division and uncertainty. Read the Appeal: IT – DE – FR – PL The bishops stress that Europe must not … Continue reading »

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🇬🇱 🇪🇺 STATEMENT | COMECE Presidency expresses solidarity with the people of Greenland

The Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) issued a statement on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, expressing its solidarity and spiritual closeness with Greenland and its people in the context of growing geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing discussions regarding its future. Read the Statement: EN | DK | IT | FR | SK | ES | PT At a time … Continue reading »

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HOLY LAND | Archbishop Hérouard represents COMECE at the 25th Holy Land Coordination

Archbishop of Dijon (France) and First Vice-President of COMECE, Mgr Antoine Hérouard, represented the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) during the 25th Holy Land Coordination in Jerusalem, from 17 to 21 January 2026, expressing solidarity with local Christian communities and supporting initiatives for justice, peace and reconciliation. Read the Appeal | Photo Gallery The meeting brought together 13 bishops from ten … Continue reading »