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COMECE’S Youth Net annual contribution is now online

COMECE releases the 2022-2023 annual contribution of its Youth Net on Thursday, 21 September 2023. The document contains recommendations to the EU and stresses the importance of placing human dignity, solidarity, freedom and democracy at the forefront of the European Union’s agenda. Read the document The COMECE Youth Net – the network comprising young individuals delegated by EU Episcopates and acting as a consultative body … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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CALL TO ACTION: participate in the ELSiA Living Laudato Si’ Survey

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) encourages Catholic dioceses and organisations across Europe to participate in the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) survey, which aims to gain an understanding of how Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter “Laudato Si’” has been received across Europe and the initiatives it has inspired. The survey is available here COMECE supports the launch of the “Living … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE and Katholisches Büro express concerns over EP SoHO Regulation Draft

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Katholisches Büro in Berlin are jointly releasing a statement on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, expressing their deep concerns about the draft of the European Parliament’s position on the SoHO Regulation. This regulation will set the fundamental curse for future handling of prenatal human life in European transplantation and pharmaceutical legislation. Read the … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

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📺 VIDEO | Watch the COMECE Youth Net Event for World Youth Day

The video of the COMECE panel discussion, ‘Christian Testimonies Between Faith and Social Engagement,’ held in Lisbon on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in the context of World Youth Day, is now available! Watch the full video The event raised awareness on the importance of the involvement of young Christians in Europe. Speakers from different fields and age groups addressed challenges in their professional and personal experience, … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

📺 VIDEO | Apostolic Nuncio to the EU: “Politics thrives on dialogue”

The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, H.E. Mgr. Noël Treanor, participated in the St. Michael Annual Reception held in Berlin on Monday 4 September 2023 by the German Bishop Conference (DBK) and its liaison office in Berlin. The event featured the participation of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Full video | Read statements In his speech, the Apostolic Nuncio promoted the “art of compromise” … Continue reading »

Other News on Europe

Osservatore Romano | 25 Agosto 2023 [ES]

Hacer amigos, parte natural de la misión | El papel de las Iglesias en la Unión Europea en la lucha contra el aislamiento social

«Como Iglesias en Europa, nuestra contribución a la lucha contra la soledad y el aislamiento social es, diría yo, indirecta, pero muy eficaz. Es un subproducto, un efecto colateral, de la vida y de la obra que las Iglesias realizan mientras llevan a cabo su misión principal. Esto ocurre principalmente a nivel personal y comunitario, y a menudo a nivel local». El padre Manuel Enrique … Continue reading »