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COMECE Secretary General visits Dutch Bishops’ Conference to promote dialogue and collaboration
On Tuesday 11 November, the Dutch Bishops’ Conference welcomed Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, Secretary General of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), for an in-depth exchange about COMECE’s activities, its dialogue with the EU institutions, and its recent contributions to the EU policy-making process. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to discuss some of COMECE’s most impactful initiatives and highlighted … Continue reading
10/11/2025
Joint Statement “For a partnership that brings justice for the African people” in view of the 7th AU-EU summit” [EN – PT]
10/11/2025
Verso quale Europa? Mgr Crociata’s contribution on the 40th anniversary of the foundation of Scuola sociale diocesana di Cognegliano Veneto [IT]
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STATEMENT | A Catholic message in view of the 7th AU-EU Summit in Angola
In view of the upcoming African Union–European Union Summit, taking place on 24-25 November 2025 in Luanda (Angola), the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with its partners, issues on Monday, 10 November 2025, a joint statement entitled “For a partnership that brings justice for the African people”. The document advocates for “a Europe-Africa partnership grounded in mutual respect and … Continue reading
07/11/2025
Mgr Crociata’s speech on “Le Chiese e l’Unione Europea: consensi e dissensi” – Event “La solitudine dell’Europa: le Chiese e l’Unione”, Albino, Italy [IT]
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Presentation of the Book “The Prophetic Charism of the Catholic Bishop” by Mgr Patrick H. Daly
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to invite you to the presentation of the book The Prophetic Charism of the Catholic Bishop – Munus Docendi: The Bishop as Teacher by Mgr. Patrick H. Daly, former General Secretary of COMECE. The event will take place at the COMECE Secretariat, Square de Meeûs 19, Brussels, on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, … Continue reading
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EVENT | 30 Years of the Policoro Project at the European Parliament: countering youth unemployment through the contribution of the Church
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) encourages you to participate in the event “30 Years of the Policoro Project” to be held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, from 11:00 to 12:30. Register now! The Policoro Project is an initiative of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) launched in 1995 with the aim of promoting youth employment in … Continue reading
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Brazilian church delegation visits Brussels to highlight the situation of indigenous communities in South America
A delegation from the Indigenous Missionary Council (CIMI), led by His Eminence Cardinal Leonardo Steiner, visited the Secretariat of COMECE on Monday, 27 October 2025, to draw attention to the situation of indigenous peoples in Brazil and across South America. Photo Gallery The delegation emphasised the importance of maintaining high due diligence standards for companies, including European businesses operating in South America, in order to … Continue reading
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European Sunday Alliance welcomes EC initiative to explore legislative measures on fair telework and a right to disconnect
In a statement released on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, the European Sunday Alliance (ESA) welcomed the European Commission’s initiative to explore legislative measures on fair telework and the right to disconnect. Read the ESA opinion The Alliance called on the European Commission to “consider a regulation on the right to disconnect, either in addition to or in the form of a new Working Time Directive,” … Continue reading