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Annual Article 17 TFEU EU-Churches meeting: COMECE urges stronger action to tackle religious discrimination and protect freedom of religion in the EU
COMECE participated in the Article 17 TFEU Annual High-Level Meeting between the European Commission and religious leaders on the theme “Living together in increasingly polarised societies” on Monday, 17 November 2024. During the meeting, COMECE Vice-President, Mgr Czeslaw Kozon, called for stronger institutional action, including “the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred and the urgent need for improved religious literacy”. Read the … Continue reading
17/10/2025
COMECE Vice-President Mgr Czeslaw Kozon addresses Annual Article 17 TFEU EU-religious leaders meeting (EN)
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COMECE Secretary General visits Dutch Bishops’ Conference to promote dialogue and collaboration
On Tuesday 11 November, the Dutch Bishops’ Conference welcomed Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, Secretary General of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), for an in-depth exchange about COMECE’s activities, its dialogue with the EU institutions, and its recent contributions to the EU policy-making process. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to discuss some of COMECE’s most impactful initiatives and highlighted … Continue reading
10/11/2025
Joint Statement “For a partnership that brings justice for the African people” in view of the 7th AU-EU summit” [EN – PT]
10/11/2025
Verso quale Europa? Mgr Crociata’s contribution on the 40th anniversary of the foundation of Scuola sociale diocesana di Cognegliano Veneto [IT]
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STATEMENT | A Catholic message in view of the 7th AU-EU Summit in Angola
In view of the upcoming African Union–European Union Summit, taking place on 24-25 November 2025 in Luanda (Angola), the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with its partners, issues on Monday, 10 November 2025, a joint statement entitled “For a partnership that brings justice for the African people”. The document advocates for “a Europe-Africa partnership grounded in mutual respect and … Continue reading
07/11/2025
Mgr Crociata’s speech on “Le Chiese e l’Unione Europea: consensi e dissensi” – Event “La solitudine dell’Europa: le Chiese e l’Unione”, Albino, Italy [IT]
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DOCUMENT | Updated Charta Œcumenica marks a milestone towards Christian unity in Europe
With a historic step towards Christian unity, the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) launched the Updated Charta Œcumenica on Wednesday 5 November 2025 in Rome. This joint document marks a milestone in the ecumenical journey of European Churches, renewing their commitment to walk together in dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared witness in response to the challenges of … Continue reading
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Presentation of the Book “The Prophetic Charism of the Catholic Bishop” by Mgr Patrick H. Daly
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to invite you to the presentation of the book The Prophetic Charism of the Catholic Bishop – Munus Docendi: The Bishop as Teacher by Mgr. Patrick H. Daly, former General Secretary of COMECE. The event will take place at the COMECE Secretariat, Square de Meeûs 19, Brussels, on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, … Continue reading