25/09/2023
Annual Report of the COMECE Youth Net 2022-2023 [EN]
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Press Release
COMECE’S Youth Net annual contribution is now online
COMECE releases the 2022-2023 annual contribution of its Youth Net on Thursday, 21 September 2023. The document contains recommendations to the EU and stresses the importance of placing human dignity, solidarity, freedom and democracy at the forefront of the European Union’s agenda. Read the document The COMECE Youth Net – the network comprising young individuals delegated by EU Episcopates and acting as a consultative body … Continue reading
Press Release
CALL TO ACTION: participate in the ELSiA Living Laudato Si’ Survey
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) encourages Catholic dioceses and organisations across Europe to participate in the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) survey, which aims to gain an understanding of how Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter “Laudato Si’” has been received across Europe and the initiatives it has inspired. The survey is available here COMECE supports the launch of the “Living … Continue reading
Press Release
COMECE and Katholisches Büro express concerns over EP SoHO Regulation Draft
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Katholisches Büro in Berlin are jointly releasing a statement on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, expressing their deep concerns about the draft of the European Parliament’s position on the SoHO Regulation. This regulation will set the fundamental curse for future handling of prenatal human life in European transplantation and pharmaceutical legislation. Read the … Continue reading
News
📺 VIDEO | Watch the COMECE Youth Net Event for World Youth Day
The video of the COMECE panel discussion, ‘Christian Testimonies Between Faith and Social Engagement,’ held in Lisbon on Thursday, August 3, 2023, in the context of World Youth Day, is now available! Watch the full video The event raised awareness on the importance of the involvement of young Christians in Europe. Speakers from different fields and age groups addressed challenges in their professional and personal experience, … Continue reading
📺 VIDEO | Apostolic Nuncio to the EU: “Politics thrives on dialogue”
The Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, H.E. Mgr. Noël Treanor, participated in the St. Michael Annual Reception held in Berlin on Monday 4 September 2023 by the German Bishop Conference (DBK) and its liaison office in Berlin. The event featured the participation of the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Full video | Read statements In his speech, the Apostolic Nuncio promoted the “art of compromise” … Continue reading
18/07/2023
Statement of the COMECE Commission on Ethics “The Ethical Indefensibility of an EU Fundamental Right to Abortion” [EN]
Press Release
COMECE on the “ethical indefensibility” of an EU fundamental right to abortion
In the context of the public debate on including a supposed right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, COMECE publishes the statement ‘The Ethical Indefensibility of an EU Fundamental Right to Abortion’ elaborated by its Commission on Ethics. Read the Statement The document argues that the respect for the inalienable dignity of every human being in every stage of life – especially … Continue reading
Press Release
COMECE invites you to join its panel discussion at World Youth Day in Lisbon
The COMECE Youth Net will hold the panel discussion entitled “Christian testimonies between faith and social engagement” on Thursday 3 August 2023 in the framework of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will be a unique chance to rediscover the involvement of Christians in politics, society ad culture in Europe and the world. The event will involve speakers from different fields, countries and … Continue reading
13/07/2023
COMECE President Mgr. Crociata’s speech during webinar on civil society recommendations to the EU [IT]