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Article 17 High-Level Meeting features COMECE contribution
COMECE participated in the Article 17 TFEU Annual High-Level meeting between the European Commission and religious leaders on the theme “The European Way of Life in times of instability”, on Thursday 18 January 2024. Speeches: Mgr. Crociata – Mgr. Hoogenboom | Watch the video | Photo Gallery The meeting was hosted by Margaritis Schinas, Vice-President of the European Commission and responsible for Article 17 TFEU … Continue reading
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European Commission recognises the crucial role of young people in EU policymaking
The European Commission unveiled its Communication on the legacy of the 2022 European Year of Youth, a pivotal document set to determine the course of action in the area of youth policy in the next years. COMECE: “It is important that the EU recognises the crucial role of young people in policymaking and strengthens intergenerational dialogue at all levels of its action, especially in light … Continue reading
18/01/2024
Mgr. Crociata and Mgr. Hoogenboom’s speeches during Article 17 High-Level EU-religious leaders meeting at the European Commission [EN]
12/01/2024
Fr. Barrios Prieto’s speech at Dialop conference on Integral Ecology [EN – IT]
06/01/2024
Mgr. Hérouard’s homily during Jacques Delors funeral [FR]
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“Jacques Delors dedicated his life to others”, says COMECE First Vice-President Mgr. Hérouard
The First Vice-President of COMECE and Archbishop of Dijon, Mgr. Antoine Hérouard, delivered a heartfelt homily during the obsequies of the late President of the EU Commission, Jacques Delors, held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Fontaine-la-Gaillarde, France. Mgr. Hérouard articulated Delors’ vision, stating that “he wanted to give a new meaning to political action, rooted in the commandment of Christian love.” Read the text … Continue reading
Scandinavia
Christian ARTworks: Hosanna Son of David by composer Vogler (Nordic Bishops’ Conference)
This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents you Vogler’s composition known in Swedish as “Hosianna”, an ecumenic success becoming a favorite song for choirs in Sweden, including modern-day Finland. Watch the videos: Video mosaic | Solo video Georg Joseph Vogler (1749–1814) was an ordained Catholic priest and a German virtuoso organist, composer, theorist and a pedagogue. Adventurous cosmopolitan, acclaimed performer and a … Continue reading
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COMECE raises the alarm about the potential risks of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
In response to the recently reached agreement on the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, COMECE issues a statement, on Friday 22 December 2023, raising the alarm about the potential risk that “the European Union will fail to protect the right to asylum and other human rights”. Read the Statement The recent agreement between the Parliament and the Council on the new EU … Continue reading
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Former COMECE intern Marina Oliveira receives prestigious human rights award
We are happy to announce that Marina Paula Oliveira, Brazilian human rights defender and former COMECE intern, was awarded the “Prix des droits de l’Homme 2023”, a prestigious award given by the French government to people who, often at the risk of their lives, defend the environment and human rights. Watch the video interview | Photo Gallery Marina Paula Oliveira is a 28-year-old woman from … Continue reading