04/03/2025
Declaration of the Presidency of COMECE in support of Ukraine and its people [EN-FR-DE-IT-ES-SL-PL]
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STATEMENT | EU bishops call for European unity and solidarity with Ukraine amid geopolitical uncertainty
In the context of increasing complexity and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding peace in Ukraine, the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) issued a statement on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, expressing strong support for Ukraine. COMECE: “Ukraine’s struggle for peace will also be decisive for the fate of Europe and the world”. Download the Statement: EN | FR | DE … Continue reading
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COMECE shares concerns for the dignity and presence of the people of Gaza
In the wake of the ongoing tragedy unfolding in the Holy Land, particularly in the Gaza Strip, COMECE echoes the humanitarian plea issued on Friday, 14 February 2025, by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem. The local Christian leaders express their concern about the “grave threat of mass displacements” and call for the “protection of the dignity and presence of the people … Continue reading
19/02/2025
Statement of the COMECE President Mgr. Crociata on the current situation in Syria [EN]
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COMECE President calls for long-term peacebuilding in Syria: “Christians are an essential part of the country”
H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), issued a statement on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, expressing deep concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, which persists more than a decade after the outbreak of conflict. Mgr. Crociata: “Christians communities are an integral and essential part of the history and culture of the region for … Continue reading
12/02/2025
Statement of Mgr. Mariano Crociata on situation in Goma and DRC [EN – FR]
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COMECE President calls for urgent EU action amid catastrophic crisis in DRC
As the European Parliament prepares to vote on a resolution regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) later this week, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), has issued a statement on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, expressing deep sorrow and urgent concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Goma and eastern DRC. Read the … Continue reading
08/01/2025
Address by the President of COMECE, Mons. Crociata, to the Social Pastoral Ministry of the Dioceses of Triveneto [IT]
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VIDEO | COMECE participates in the Article 17 TFEU meeting “The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue”
The full video recording of the Article 17 TFEU meeting, titled ‘The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue in Addressing Europe’s Future Challenges,’ is now available! The event, held at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, was hosted by MEP Antonella Sberna, Vice-President and Responsible for Article 17 implementation, and featured a contribution from COMECE. Video recording | Photo Gallery The Commission of the Bishops’ … Continue reading
18/12/2024
Position Paper advocating for unique contribution of Religious Education at the EU Schools [EN]