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Osservatore Romano | 25 Agosto 2023 [IT]

Fare amicizia parte naturale della missione | Il ruolo delle Chiese nell’Unione europea nella lotta all’isolamento sociale

«Come Chiese in Europa, il nostro contributo alla lotta alla solitudine e all’isolamento sociale è, direi, indiretto, ma molto efficace. È un sottoprodotto, un effetto collaterale, della vita e dell’opera che le Chiese compiono mentre svolgono la loro missione principale. Ciò avviene principalmente a livello personale e comunitario, e spesso a livello locale». Padre Manuel Enrique Barrios Prieto, segretario generale della Commissione degli episcopati dell’Unione … Continue reading »

Event

🇪🇺 EVENT | Holy Mass in memory of venerable Robert Schuman to be held on September 4

Join us in commemorating the memory of Robert Schuman, one of the founding fathers of the European Union, on the 60th anniversary of his passing away! COMECE invites you to a special Holy Mass for his soul and in thanksgiving on Monday, September 4, 2023, at 18:30 (CET), at the Chapel for Europe on Rue Van Maerlant 22-24 in Brussels. In 2021, Pope Francis officially … Continue reading »

Press Release

COMECE on the “ethical indefensibility” of an EU fundamental right to abortion

In the context of the public debate on including a supposed right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, COMECE publishes the statement ‘The Ethical Indefensibility of an EU Fundamental Right to Abortion’ elaborated by its Commission on Ethics. Read the Statement The document argues that the respect for the inalienable dignity of every human being in every stage of life – especially … Continue reading »

Press Release

COMECE invites you to join its panel discussion at World Youth Day in Lisbon

The COMECE Youth Net will hold the panel discussion entitled “Christian testimonies between faith and social engagement” on Thursday 3 August 2023 in the framework of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will be a unique chance to rediscover the involvement of Christians in politics, society ad culture in Europe and the world. The event will involve speakers from different fields, countries and … Continue reading »

Czech Republic

Christian ARTworks: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Diocese of Hradec Králové)

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the only surviving medieval Gothic church in the area of the Diocese of Hradec Králové, in the Czech Republic. Click here for more info The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the principal church of the Diocese of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic. The Cathedral was probably founded … Continue reading »

Press Release

COMECE and its partners share key messages in view of the upcoming EU-CELAC Summit

In the run-up to the EU-CELAC Summit taking place next week, COMECE, together with CELAM, Caritas Europa and Caritas LAC, launches on Tuesday 11 July 2023 a series of short videos advocating for a people-centered and just partnership between the two regions. COMECE President Mgr. Crociata: “The Summit should be also an opportunity to promote a culture of encounter and peace.”  In view of the … Continue reading »