20/10/2023
Letter exchange between COMECE President and Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem [EN]
Archives
10/10/2023
Statement of the President of COMECE on the current situation in the Holy Land [EN]
Press Release
STATEMENT | “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!”
In the context of the current dramatic and devastating events unfolding in the Holy Land, the President of the Bishops of the European Union, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, releases the following statement. Download the Statement “I am filled with deep sorrow and worry by the ongoing reports from the Holy Land, following the massive attacks from Gaza targeting innocent civilians in Israel and the escalating … Continue reading
News
Laudate Deum, “a compass in the context of EU environmental policies”
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “Laudate Deum”, published by the Holy See on Wednesday, 4 October, 2023. This Exhortation addresses the pressing issue of the climate crisis and extends a call to action to all people of goodwill. COMECE: “The clear and passionate words of the Holy Father will serve us as a … Continue reading
Hungary
Christian ARTworks | Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma (Hungary)
This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents you Archabbey of Pannonhalma, the millenary Benedictine monastery in Western Hungary: a living centre of Christianity and culture in the EU. Click here for more info The monastery of the Benedictine Order at Pannonhalma was founded in 996 in Western Hungary and had a major role in the diffusion of Christianity in medieval Central Europe. … Continue reading
Press Release
In Veritate Award given to EP President Metsola for her achievements in combining Christian and European values
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was awarded with the “2023 In Veritate Award” on Friday 29, September 2023. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “Your commitment to democracy, to Christian values and to advance the process of European integration is an example for many”. Videos: Ceremony | President Metsola’s Speech The awarding ceremony was held in the context of the XXIII International Krakow Conference … Continue reading
30/09/2023
COMECE General Secretary’ speech at International Krakow Conference [EN]
Invitation
EVENT | Documentary on child labour in the Dominican Republic to be screened at COMECE
COMECE invites you to participate in the launch event of the documentary Canillitas to be held in Brussels on Monday, 9 October, 2023 from 16:00 to 17:30 (CET). Watch the trailer | Register now The documentary narrates the daily problems and aspirations of six child workers in the Dominican Republic who dream of leaving behind their work and becoming good professionals. The film sheds light … Continue reading
News
Second Caravan for Integral Ecology in dialogue with the EU at COMECE
The second Caravan for Integral Ecology of the network Iglesia y Minería visited COMECE on Friday, 22 September, 2023, and engaged in a dialogue meeting with representatives of the EU institutions on the impacts of mining and extractivism on local communities in Latin America. The delegation of religious authorities and young community leaders from six Latin American countries had the opportunity to dialogue with various … Continue reading
25/09/2023
Annual Report of the COMECE Youth Net 2022-2023 [EN]