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EU Enlargement, COMECE President welcomes historic decision of the European Council
Commenting on yesterday’s decision of the European Council regarding EU enlargement, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of COMECE, issues the following statement, on Friday 15 December 2023. “On behalf of the Bishops of the European Union, I wish to congratulate Ukraine and Moldova on the historic decisions taken yesterday by the European Council on the opening of EU accession negotiations, as well as Georgia for … Continue reading
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COMECE’s reflections on COP28 outcomes
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) comments on Wednesday 13 December 2023 the end of COP28 recently held in Dubai. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “We welcome the difficult agreement reached on phasing out fossil fuels, but we are concerned about the real commitment of the parties to implement it effectively”. After the conclusion of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference … Continue reading
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Development: COMECE welcomes EP recognition of the role of faith-based actors in education
In a Report adopted today, 13 December 2023, the European Parliament highlights the opportunities of engaging with local faith-based organisations in the educational sector and calls for stronger partnerships with these stakeholders. COMECE welcomes the Parliament’s prioritisation of education and training in EU’s development cooperation and appreciates its recognition of the valuable role of faith-based actors in this regard. In the Report “EU development cooperation … Continue reading
🎓 COMECE launches its 2024 internship programme
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to announce the launch of its Internship Programme for Fall 2024, providing a valuable opportunity for young individuals passionate about the mission of the Catholic Church in Europe. Download the internship offer The COMECE Internship Programme aims to offer participants a comprehensive understanding of the European Union policy and decision-making processes, along … Continue reading
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]