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COMECE praises European Parliament’s red lighting in support of persecuted faithful around the world
On Wednesday, 19 November 2025, parts of the Brussels seat of the European Parliament were illuminated in red, a gesture of significant symbolic value. The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomed the initiative, promoted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) as part of global campaign ‘Red Wednesday’, calling it “an important sign of solidarity with persecuted Christians around … Continue reading
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COMECE reiterates need to appoint EU coordinator in Europe to combat anti-Christian hatred and protect faithful
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) intervened at a meeting of the European Parliament’s Intergroup on Freedom of Religion or Belief on Tuesday, 18 November 2025. The event was organised in cooperation with the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe (OIDAC) and the European Christian Political Party (ECPP). Adviser Calcagno reiterated COMECE’s encouragement to the EU institutions … Continue reading
18/11/2025
Adviser Calcagno’s speech during the Article 17 TFEU event on “Christians discriminated in the EU” [EN]
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Annual Article 17 TFEU EU-Churches meeting: COMECE urges stronger action to tackle religious discrimination and protect freedom of religion in the EU
COMECE participated in the Article 17 TFEU Annual High-Level Meeting between the European Commission and religious leaders on the theme “Living together in increasingly polarised societies” on Monday, 17 November 2025. During the meeting, COMECE Vice-President, Mgr Czeslaw Kozon, called for stronger institutional action, including “the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred and the urgent need for improved religious literacy”. Read the … Continue reading
17/10/2025
COMECE Vice-President Mgr Czeslaw Kozon addresses Annual Article 17 TFEU EU-religious leaders meeting (EN)
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COMECE Secretary General visits Dutch Bishops’ Conference to promote dialogue and collaboration
On Tuesday 11 November, the Dutch Bishops’ Conference welcomed Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, Secretary General of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), for an in-depth exchange about COMECE’s activities, its dialogue with the EU institutions, and its recent contributions to the EU policy-making process. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to discuss some of COMECE’s most impactful initiatives and highlighted … Continue reading
10/11/2025
Joint Statement “For a partnership that brings justice for the African people” in view of the 7th AU-EU summit” [EN – PT]
10/11/2025
Verso quale Europa? Mgr Crociata’s contribution on the 40th anniversary of the foundation of Scuola sociale diocesana di Cognegliano Veneto [IT]
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STATEMENT | A Catholic message in view of the 7th AU-EU Summit in Angola
In view of the upcoming African Union–European Union Summit, taking place on 24-25 November 2025 in Luanda (Angola), the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with its partners, issues on Monday, 10 November 2025, a joint statement entitled “For a partnership that brings justice for the African people”. The document advocates for “a Europe-Africa partnership grounded in mutual respect and … Continue reading