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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 »

Team

Lenka Mačugová

Adviser for Social & Economic Affairs, Ecology, Energy & Agriculture

Adviser for Social & Economic Affairs, Ecology, Energy and Agriculture E-mail contact Tel.: +32 (0) 2 235 05 19 Lenka comes from a village in Zamagurie (Slovakia) and joined the Secretariat of COMECE in October 2025. Growing up on a farm and deeply inspired by Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’, she pursued studies in agriculture at the Slovak University of Agriculture. With her award-winning thesis in … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Platform, Youth policies

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 »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

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 »

Team

Miguel-Martin Claey

Intern

Intern 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 assists the Office Manager. He … Continue reading »

International Religious Freedom, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

Statement | COMECE ahead of EP motion for resolution on the persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion

In view of the today’s vote of the European Parliament’s motion for resolution on the persecution of minorities on the grounds of belief or religion, the General Secretary of COMECE, Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, has made the following statement: “The right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion as well as the inherent right to life are fundamental human rights recognized in international law. They … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

5th European Laudato Si’ Reflection Day to be held on 17 May 2022

The European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) is pleased to invite you to the 5th Laudato Si’ Reflection Day to be held online on Tuesday 17 May 2022 from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 18:00. The theme of this year’s gathering is “Two Generations, One Journey”. Register here The event will be an occasion to have an intergenerational dialogue around environmental movements of yesterday … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

European Church leaders send letter to Putin and Zelenskyy calling for an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine

COMECE and CEC Presidents, H.Em. Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ and Rev. Christian Krieger, sent a letter addressed to the Presidents of Russia and Ukraine Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday 11 April 2022, calling for an Easter ceasefire in Ukraine from midnight on 17 April until midnight on 24 April. Letter to Putin and Zelenskyy | Letter to Patriarch Kirill | Video from the … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release, 08/04/2022

Leaders of EU Churches at the Polish-Ukrainian border call for peace and reconciliation

The Presidents of COMECE and CEC issue a special Easter message from the Polish-Ukrainian border on Friday 8 April 2022, invoking prayer and action for peace in Ukraine and beyond. “Let us continue to pray and work for justice, reconciliation and peace between people, cultures, nations.” Easter Message | Video| Photos H.Em. Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ and Rev. Christian Krieger, Presidents of the Commission of … Continue reading »