Category Archives: Policy Areas

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

SoHO Regulation: COMECE releases Position Paper ahead of final trilogue negotiation

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases a position paper on Wednesday 25 October 2023 calling for an in-depth debate on the SoHO proposed regulation in the context of the ongoing inter-institutional negotiations between the EU Council and the Parliament. Read the Position Paper [EN – IT] The EU Bishops welcome the general necessity of the regulation on quality and … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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 »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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 »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

News

Laudate Deum, “a compass in the context of EU environmental policies”

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “Laudate Deum”, published by the Holy See on Wednesday, 4 October, 2023. This Exhortation addresses the pressing issue of the climate crisis and extends a call to action to all people of goodwill. COMECE: “The clear and passionate words of the Holy Father will serve us as a … Continue reading »

Christian ARTworks month by month, Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Hungary

Christian ARTworks | Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma (Hungary)

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents you Archabbey of Pannonhalma, the millenary Benedictine monastery in Western Hungary: a living centre of Christianity and culture in the EU. Click here for more info The monastery of the Benedictine Order at Pannonhalma was founded in 996 in Western Hungary and had a major role in the diffusion of Christianity in medieval Central Europe. … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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 »