17/06/2022
COMECE Statement and Background “Europe, renew your vocation to promote peace” [EN]
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COMECE to the European Council: “renew your efforts for peace in Ukraine and implement a credible EU enlargement process”
In a statement released on Friday 17 June 2022, COMECE urges the European leaders gathering for the upcoming European Council to “renew their efforts for peace in Ukraine and to implement a credible EU enlargement process.” Read the Statement In the context of the ongoing geopolitical shifts dramatically accelerated by the Russian invasion against Ukraine, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union … Continue reading
08/06/2022
Declaration of COMECE General Secretary on the EP discussion on “Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court”
PR08062022 - Declaration of COMECE General Secretary on the EP discussion on “Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court” (EN)- PR08062022 - Declaration of COMECE General Secretary on the EP discussion on “Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court” (ES)
- PR08062022 - Declaration of COMECE General Secretary on the EP discussion on “Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court” (FR)
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Declaration of the General Secretary of COMECE on the EP discussion on “Global threats to abortion rights”
In view of the discussion scheduled for today, Wednesday 8 June 2022, in the European Parliament under the title “Global threats to abortion rights: the possible overturn of abortion rights in the US by the Supreme Court”, the Secretary General of COMECE, Fr Manuel Barrios Prieto, has made the following declaration: We see with surprise that the European Parliament will discuss the impact of a … Continue reading
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2nd session of the Catholic Youth Convention to take place on 15 June
Following the launch of the 2nd Catholic Youth Convention on the Future of Europe, COMECE and KAS invite you to join the second part of this initiative, which will take place on Wednesday 15 June 2022, with the extraordinary participation of EU Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi. Registration is now open | Programme Young people from across Europe are strongly encouraged to register and participate in the … Continue reading
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EU Military Bishops in Brussels discuss perspectives for peace
As part of its mission of dialogue with the EU institutions, COMECE gathered EU Military Bishops and experts of the Military Ordinariates on Wednesday 1 June 2022 to exchange on the current and emerging security challenges in Europe. Following the first meeting held in 2019, Military Ordinaries from EU Member States gathered at the COMECE Secretariat to meet with EU officials and national representatives to … Continue reading
Invitation
EVENT | Registration now open for the 2nd Catholic Youth Convention on the Future of Europe
COMECE and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) invite you to participate in the 2nd edition of the Catholic Youth Convention on the Future of Europe, to be held on Thursday 2 and Wednesday 15 June 2022 on the theme “Sharing our dreams on the future of Europe”. Registration now open The event is organised in the context of the 2022 “European Year of Youth” and at the … Continue reading
09/05/2022
“Faithfulness to European values” | Statement by COMECE President on the occasion of Europe Day 2022
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EuropeDay 2022 | EU Bishops: “peace and stronger citizens’ participation”
On Monday 9 May 2022, on Europe Day, COMECE President Cardinal Hollerich praises the Conference on the Future of Europe and expresses hopes for further initiatives promoting citizens’ participation in shaping the EU. The Cardinal restates the Catholic Church’s commitment to continue being a faithful and honest companion of the EU project. On future EU membership: “Ukraine and all other European countries that have applied, … Continue reading
Miguel-Martin Claey
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Intern with accounting tasks E-mail contact Martin grew up mainly in Brussels, but also spent a few years in Luxembourg, attending the European School in both cities. He graduated with a master’s degree in Management Science from Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. This international education further deepened his admiration for Europe and his interest in the workings of European institutions. At COMECE, Martin … Continue reading