08/05/2025
COMECE expresses joy for new Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV [EN-IT]
The Catholic Church in the European Union
Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union
Today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, on this day marked by the opening of the Conclave, the President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Mgr. Mariano Crociata, invites everyone to join “spiritually, accompanying with prayer the delicate task of the College of Cardinals.” In this context, COMECE announces the publication of the volume “Pope Francis and Europe – A collection … Continue reading
The General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences of the EU gathered in Brussels on Monday, 28 April 2025, to discuss and strengthen COMECE’s mission of dialogue with the institutions of the European Union so as to ensure a strong voice for the Church in Europe’s integration process and policy making. Photo Gallery The meeting included discussions on a wide variety of topics, ranging from the … Continue reading
Following the passing of our beloved Pope Francis on the morning of Monday, 21 April 2025, we wish to inform all those living or working in Belgium of the opportunity to attend a commemorative Holy Mass dedicated to the late Pontiff. The Mass will take place on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 19:00 at the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Koekelberg, Brussels. The ceremony is being … Continue reading
H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), expresses deep sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, which occurred today, Monday 21 April 2025. Read the Statement “With profound gratitude and emotion, we remember our Holy Father Francis, who tirelessly led the Church with courage and strength through years marked by multiple crises all … Continue reading
COMECE and IFCU invite you to join the upcoming conference “European Universities Alliances: An Opportunity for Catholic Universities?” – a two-part webinar series taking place on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and Tuesday, 13 May 2025, from 11:30 to 12:30 (CEST). This event will explore the challenges and opportunities that the European Universities Initiative (EUI) presents for Catholic higher education institutions. Register now! The Commission of … Continue reading
A delegation from the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met with H.E. Mr Adam Szłapka, Polish Minister for European Union Affairs, in Warsaw. The meeting took place on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the context of Poland’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Download COMECE-CEC Joint Contribution | Photo Gallery … Continue reading
The full video recording of the debate “Europe, Church, Ecumenism in Times of Turmoil” is now available on YouTube. The conference took place on Sunday, 7 April 2025, in the context of the COMECE-CEC delegation’s meeting with Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Watch the video The event featured contributions from: Manuel Enrique Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of the Commission of the … Continue reading