28/04/2021
COMECE-DBI on educating and upskilling the Next Generation of the EU and beyond | For integral and inclusive education in Europe (EN)
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COMECE External Relations Commission: “towards more peace and human development in the EU Neighbourhood”
The COMECE Commission on the EU External Relations gathered to discuss the issues of EU’s Eastern and Southern borders on 20 April 2021. In dialogue with EU representatives, the Commission highlighted the important role of the EU in promoting lasting peace and sustainable human development in its neighbourhood. Under the chairmanship of H.E. Mgr. Rimantas Norvila (Lithuania), the experts delegated by the Bishops’ Conferences of … Continue reading
26/04/2021
“Making the Mediterranean again a place of peaceful encounters” | A COMECE contribution in view of the upcoming renewal of EU’s partnership with the Southern Neighbourhood (EN)
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COMECE and CEC: “Churches have an important message and value to add to the Conference on the Future of Europe”
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) addressed a letter to the newly appointed members of the Executive Board of the Conference on the Future of Europe on Thursday 8 April 2021, advocating for the integration of Churches in the Conference Plenary as distinct key stakeholders, in line with Article 17 TFEU, according to … Continue reading
14/04/2021
COMECE contribution on fighting child sexual abuse online (EN)
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COMECE Social Affairs Commission on the EU Recovery package: “we are called to live solidarity and fully include people in precarious situations”
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases on Tuesday 13th April 2021 the statement “One year after: What place for social, ecological and contributive justice in the EU recovery package?”, reaction of its Social Affairs Commission to the largest package ever financed through the EU budget and its effects on social, ecological and contributive justice. Mgr. Hérouard, President of the … Continue reading
13/04/2021
Statement of the COMECE Social Affairs Commission on the EU recovery package (EN)
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COMECE launches new initiative on EU Christian cultural heritage
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) launches “Christian artworks month by month”, a new initiative promoting Christian cultural heritage from the dioceses of the COMECE Bishop Delegates located across Europe. The initiative, launched on Thursday 8 April 2021, follows the Conference “Promoting the Christian Heritage of Europe” and aims to present and reflect on Christian culture and its social relevance … Continue reading
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CEC and COMECE share a message of hope for Easter amid Covid-19
In a joint message for the upcoming Easter, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) together with the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) affirm sheer hope in Christ’s resurrection in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Addressing all people in Europe, especially the poor and the most vulnerable, CEC President Rev. Christian Krieger and COMECE President H. Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ issued the … Continue reading
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Webinar “Spirituality, Sustainability and Style”
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Pontifical Council for Culture are pleased to invite you to join a webinar on the New European Bauhaus initiative of the European Commission. The event will take place in a digital format on Thursday 15 April 2021, from 17:00 to 19:10 (CEST). The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union … Continue reading