12/12/2023
COMECE Internship Programme Fall 2024 [EN]
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Churches reflect on the role of Christian values in the EU
The relevance of Christian values for the European Union, especially in the context of the upcoming European elections in June 2024, was discussed by EU officials and representatives of Churches and Catholic NGOs in a meeting held in Brussels last Wednesday 6 December 2023. Organised by COMECE, together with the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy, the meeting featured a … Continue reading
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VIDEO | Recording of the conference on Laudate Deum and EU’s Green Transition is now available!
The European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA), together with COMECE and JESC, held a successful conference on Thursday 7 December 2023 aimed to better understand the importance of Pope Francis’ message in rediscovering our vocation as guardians of Creation and restoring a harmonious relationship between humanity and Creation. Watch the full video recording Entitled “The new Laudate Deum of Pope Francis and the EU’s Green Transition”, … Continue reading
04/12/2023
Fr. Barrios’ speech at XXV Annual EPP Group Intercultural Dialogue with Churches at Santiago de Compostela [EN]
04/12/2023
Mgr. Crociata’s speech at XXV EPP Group Intercultural Dialogue with Churches at Santiago de Compostela [IT]
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Position paper on EU legislation on Labour Migration released by the Christian Group on Migration and Asylum
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) shares on Wednesday 29 November 2023 the Position Paper elaborated by the Christian Group on Migration and Asylum in view of the negotiations between EU institutions regarding the legislation on Labour Migration. Download the Position Paper The document includes comments on the recast of the Single Permit Directive and of the Long-term Residence Directive … Continue reading
28/11/2023
Position Paper of the Christian Group on Labour Migration SP and LTR [EN]
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EVENT | Conference on Laudate Deum and the EU’s Green Transition to be held on December 7
COMECE, the Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) and the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSia) invite you to participate in the Conference “The new Laudate Deum of Pope Francis and the EU’s Green Transition”, to take place in Brussels on Thursday 7 December 2023 from 18:00 to 19:30 (CET). Register now! The event follows the publication of Laudate Deum, Pope Francis’ recently published Apostolic Exhortation on … Continue reading
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Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto confirmed as General Secretary of COMECE
The Bishops of the European Union confirmed Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto as General Secretary of COMECE for a second mandate of four years. The confirmation took place in the context of the 2023 Autumn Plenary Assembly of COMECE, held in Brussels on 8-10 November 2023. Fr. Barrios Prieto is a Spanish prelate from Madrid. He holds a degree in Theology and one in Clinical Psychology. … Continue reading
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Assembly adopts declaration calling on the EU to offer a renewed vision for justice and peace
The Bishops of the European Union, gathered in Brussels for the 2023 Autumn COMECE Plenary Assembly, adopt a statement on peace in the context of the serious deterioration of international security, on Friday 10 November 2023. EU Bishops: “We call on Europe to offer a renewed vision for justice and peace”. Read the declaration [EN – IT – FR – CZ] Bishops express their deep … Continue reading