18/01/2024
Mgr. Crociata and Mgr. Hoogenboom’s speeches during Article 17 High-Level EU-religious leaders meeting at the European Commission [EN]
Category Archives: Policy Areas
12/01/2024
Fr. Barrios Prieto’s speech at Dialop conference on Integral Ecology [EN – IT]
News
“Jacques Delors dedicated his life to others”, says COMECE First Vice-President Mgr. Hérouard
The First Vice-President of COMECE and Archbishop of Dijon, Mgr. Antoine Hérouard, delivered a heartfelt homily during the obsequies of the late President of the EU Commission, Jacques Delors, held on Saturday, January 6, 2024, in Fontaine-la-Gaillarde, France. Mgr. Hérouard articulated Delors’ vision, stating that “he wanted to give a new meaning to political action, rooted in the commandment of Christian love.” Read the text … Continue reading
Scandinavia
Christian ARTworks: Hosanna Son of David by composer Vogler (Nordic Bishops’ Conference)
This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents you Vogler’s composition known in Swedish as “Hosianna”, an ecumenic success becoming a favorite song for choirs in Sweden, including modern-day Finland. Watch the videos: Video mosaic | Solo video Georg Joseph Vogler (1749–1814) was an ordained Catholic priest and a German virtuoso organist, composer, theorist and a pedagogue. Adventurous cosmopolitan, acclaimed performer and a … Continue reading
Press Release
COMECE raises the alarm about the potential risks of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
In response to the recently reached agreement on the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, COMECE issues a statement, on Friday 22 December 2023, raising the alarm about the potential risk that “the European Union will fail to protect the right to asylum and other human rights”. Read the Statement The recent agreement between the Parliament and the Council on the new EU … Continue reading
News
Former COMECE intern Marina Oliveira receives prestigious human rights award
We are happy to announce that Marina Paula Oliveira, Brazilian human rights defender and former COMECE intern, was awarded the “Prix des droits de l’Homme 2023”, a prestigious award given by the French government to people who, often at the risk of their lives, defend the environment and human rights. Watch the video interview | Photo Gallery Marina Paula Oliveira is a 28-year-old woman from … Continue reading
22/12/2023
COMECE statement on the agreed new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum [EN]
20/12/2023
Mgr. Crociata’s greetings to the participants of the online meeting of the Laudato Si’ Movement [IT]
News
STATEMENT | ELSiA’s take on COP28
After the conclusion of the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) held in Dubai from 30 November until 12 December 2023, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) releases on Tuesday 19 December 2023 the following statement. Download the Statement As Catholic actors engaged in COP28 processes, our focus has been on facilitating, pursuing, and advocating for solutions that uphold the dignity of all human … Continue reading
Press Release
STATEMENT | International Migrants Day, “let’s advance the cause of humanity through a fair and just EU Pact on Migration and Asylum”
On the occasion of the International Migrants Day celebrated on 18 December 2023, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) wishes to express some underlying principles that should guide the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. These principles should orient the policy makers to put in place legislations and mechanisms that ensure a fair, just … Continue reading