Category Archives: Policy Areas
18/09/2026
COMECE President Mgr Mariano Crociata’s address during Base Popolare-EPP conference in Rome on dialogue, EU and a new international common order [IT]
Press Release
HIGH-LEVEL EVENT | Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica humanitas to be presented in Brussels on 14 October 2026: Registration now open
Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas will be officially presented in Brussels on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during a high-level public event organised by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) at the Chapel for Europe, from 19:00 to 21:00 (CET). The event will feature contributions from EU and Church representatives, as well as experts in Artificial Intelligence. Registration is … Continue reading
09/09/2026
Fr Barrios Prieto’s homily during the mass at the EP on the occasion of the 2026 Season of Creation [EN]
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EVENT | Reflecting on Europe’s freedom and future: book presentation with Prof. Elmar Nass at the European Parliament
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to join a breakfast event at the European Parliament in Brussels on 29 September 2026, from 8.30 to 9.30 am, for the presentation of Fr. Prof. Elmar Nass’ new book, Europe’s Dream of Freedom. For Unity and Resilience in the Global Clash of Cultures. Registration | Poster At a time of profound … Continue reading
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EVENT | COMECE draws attention to the “Premières rencontres européennes des Bernardins” conference
COMECE is pleased to draw attention to the conference “Premières rencontres européennes des Bernardins”, an important gathering dedicated to reflecting on the future of Europe and the values underpinning the European project. The event will take place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, from 08:15 to 18:45 at the Collège des Bernardins, 20 rue de Poissy, 75005 Paris, France. COMECE document | More info The event … Continue reading
04/09/2026
COMECE Secretariat’s Position Paper on C-12/25 Bisdom Gent case [EN]
Press Release
DOCUMENT | COMECE publishes position paper on erasure from baptismal registers
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes on Friday, 4 September 2026 a position paper on key legal aspects in view of case C-12/25 Bisdom Gent, currently before the Court of Justice of the European Union. The document contributes to the public debate on the erasure of entries from baptismal registers in relation to EU data protection legislation. Download the … Continue reading
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EVENT | International Symposium, 22–23 September 2026: Churches and Religious Heritage in transformation
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to the international symposium “Churches and Religious Heritage in transformation. The potential of sacred spaces as ‘third’ and ‘fourth’ places”, taking place on 22–23 September 2026 at the Secretariat of COMECE at Square de Meeûs 19/1, Ixelles, Brussels. Participation is open to the public. Registration | Programme The international symposium will explore the … Continue reading