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 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
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
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
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
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
(Re)thinking Europe on Article 17 TFEU and the mission of COMECE
In this first episode of (Re)thinking Europe, Alessandro Di Maio interviews Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto and Alessandro Calcagno, COMECE General Secretary and Legal Adviser for Fundamental Rights and Article 17 TFEU issues respectively, to discuss COMECE’s mission of dialogue with EU institutions and Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
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Webinar | Is the EU as a community of shared legal principles in a crisis?
The process of European integration is often described as a history of crises. At the same time, however, the EU is a unique project for peace and democracy, based on jointly established and consistently observed law. In recent years, this framework has been increasingly called into question and appears less amenable to consensus. Is the EU in crisis? What is the validity of European values … Continue reading
24/03/2022
War in Ukraine: Metropolitan Hilarion’s response to COMECE letter to Moscow Patriarchate (EN)