27/10/2023
COMECE President Mgr. Crociata on “Mediterraneo e Europa” [IT]
Category Archives: EU External Affairs
The EU started to develop a Common Foreign and Security Policy with the Maastricht Treaty (1992). Moreover, in recent years, the EU intensified efforts to promote Human Rights outside its borders and it has played a major role in International Trade and Development Aid.
EU Enlargement continues to be an important pillar of EU’s External Policy. Since 2004 a specific Neighborhood Policy was elaborated to establish good relations with neighboring countries.
In the hope that a united Europe can take a stronger role on the world stage, COMECE together with Justice and Peace Europe aims to assist the EU in its vocation to promote global peace and assume its responsibility for supporting sustainable development and social justice across the world. COMECE is assisted in this mission by a Commission on the External Relations of the European Union.
News
Day of Prayer, Fasting and Penance for Peace in the Holy Land on October 27
COMECE joins Pope Francis’ call to a day of Prayer, Fasting and Penance for Peace in the Holy Land and in the rest of the world, on Friday 27 October 2023. In the context of the devastating wave of violence unfolding in the Holy Land, Pope Francis invites “the various Christian confessions, members of other religions, and all who hold the cause of peace in … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE
COMECE President assures Jerusalem Patriarch of EU Bishops’ closeness and support
The President of EU Bishops Mgr. Crociata addressed a letter to Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pizzaballa on Thursday, 19 October 2023, expressing solidarity and closeness with all the people suffering from the devastating wave of violence unfolding in the Holy Land. COMECE: “We will continue appealing to the EU to make every effort to contribute to a de-escalation of the situation”. Read the letters … Continue reading
20/10/2023
Letter exchange between COMECE President and Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem [EN]
10/10/2023
Statement of the President of COMECE on the current situation in the Holy Land [EN]
Press Release
STATEMENT | “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!”
In the context of the current dramatic and devastating events unfolding in the Holy Land, the President of the Bishops of the European Union, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, releases the following statement. Download the Statement “I am filled with deep sorrow and worry by the ongoing reports from the Holy Land, following the massive attacks from Gaza targeting innocent civilians in Israel and the escalating … Continue reading
Press Release
In Veritate Award given to EP President Metsola for her achievements in combining Christian and European values
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was awarded with the “2023 In Veritate Award” on Friday 29, September 2023. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “Your commitment to democracy, to Christian values and to advance the process of European integration is an example for many”. Videos: Ceremony | President Metsola’s Speech The awarding ceremony was held in the context of the XXIII International Krakow Conference … Continue reading
30/09/2023
COMECE General Secretary’ speech at International Krakow Conference [EN]
Invitation
EVENT | Documentary on child labour in the Dominican Republic to be screened at COMECE
COMECE invites you to participate in the launch event of the documentary Canillitas to be held in Brussels on Monday, 9 October, 2023 from 16:00 to 17:30 (CET). Watch the trailer | Register now The documentary narrates the daily problems and aspirations of six child workers in the Dominican Republic who dream of leaving behind their work and becoming good professionals. The film sheds light … Continue reading
News
Second Caravan for Integral Ecology in dialogue with the EU at COMECE
The second Caravan for Integral Ecology of the network Iglesia y Minería visited COMECE on Friday, 22 September, 2023, and engaged in a dialogue meeting with representatives of the EU institutions on the impacts of mining and extractivism on local communities in Latin America. The delegation of religious authorities and young community leaders from six Latin American countries had the opportunity to dialogue with various … Continue reading