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French EU Presidency: COMECE and CEC meet with Ambassador Leglise-Costa

A delegation of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met with Ambassador Philippe Leglise-Costa, Permanent Representative of France to the European Union, on Monday 7 March 2022, to exchange on the priorities of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Download the COMECE-CEC Contribution The meeting was an occasion to … Continue reading »

Press Release

ESA calls EU leaders to establish a European weekly common day of rest

The European Sunday Alliance calls on political leaders to establish a European weekly common day of rest. “It strengthens the social cohesion of our communities, and it is indispensable to recover and to ensure both a better wellbeing and productivity of workers”, says the Alliance in a statement released on Wednesday 3 March 2022. Download the Statement On the occasion of the International Day for … Continue reading »

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Bratislava, 17-20 March: European Catholic Social Days

The 3rd edition of the European Catholic Social Days will be held on 17-20 March 2022 in Bratislava. The event aims to promote dialogue on social justice within the Church and among Europeans in a context marked by demographic imbalances, technological disruption and ecological injustices. Journalists can now request accreditation. The initiative will gather 200 delegates from every corner of Europe. Participants will include Church … Continue reading »

Invitation

Ash Wednesday and prayer for Peace for Ukraine

Following Pope Francis’s appeal “to everyone, believers and non-believers alike”, to make March 2 – Ash Wednesday – “a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Ukraine”, COMECE, CEC, the Finnish Seamen’s Mission and the Chapel for Europe invite you to join one Ash Wednesday celebration in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The event will take place at the Chapel for Europe, Rue … Continue reading »

Statement

Cardinal Hollerich’s statement on the situation in Ukraine and in Europe

I am deeply worried by the latest reports of escalating military actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, opening up the alarming scenario of an armed conflict causing horrific human suffering, death and destruction. Today, peace on the whole European continent and beyond is facing a serious threat. On behalf of the Bishops of COMECE, I wish to reiterate our fraternal closeness and solidarity with the people … Continue reading »