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Over 100 Christian organisations call on Europe to lead with courage on climate and energy transition
During Laudato Si’ Week and at a time of profound global uncertainty and conflict that underscore the growing risks of dependence on fossil fuels, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomes the Laudato Si’ Movement initiative “Europe, be faithful to our Common Home”, an urgent appeal to the institutions of the European Union promoted by over 100 Christian organisations from … Continue reading
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EVENT | Conference on “Outer space: a new frontier of the common good” to be held in Brussels on 9 June. Registration required
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the Caritas in Veritate Foundation, is pleased to invite participants to the high-level conference “Outer space: a new frontier of the common good”, to be held on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30 at the COMECE Secretariat, 19 Square de Meeûs, Brussels. Registration mandatory. Deadline: 1 June. Read the Programme … Continue reading
14/05/2026
President of COMECE Mgr Crociata’s speech at the UGC conference in Brescia (Italy) on “La religione come fattore di pace” [IT]
Press Release
ART 17 TFEU | General Secretaries of EU Episcopates gather in Brussels and meet with EP Vice-President Sberna
The General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union gathered in Brussels on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, for their annual meeting organised by COMECE to discuss current issues concerning the Church and the European Union. The programme included a meeting at the European Parliament with Vice-President Antonella Sberna, responsible for the implementation of the Article 17 dialogue, as well as a reception by … Continue reading
09/05/2026
Statement of COMECE President Mgr Crociata on the occasion of 2026 Europe Day [EN – IT]
07/05/2026
COMECE Reflection Paper on Mental Health in Europe [EN]
Press Release
DOCUMENT | COMECE Reflection Paper addresses mental health challenges in Europe
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) published on Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Reflection Paper entitled “Mental Health in Europe – A Call for Care”. The document offers an ethical and human-centred contribution to the growing European public and political debate on mental health, calling for policies rooted in human dignity, solidarity and integral care. Download the Reflection Paper The … Continue reading
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COMECE Spring Assembly in Cyprus: EU bishops call for peace, dialogue and renewed EU engagement
On the occasion of the Spring Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Nicosia from 22 to 24 April 2026 in the context of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the delegated bishops adopted a declaration addressing the worrying crises shaping the international landscape, with particular attention to the wars and instability … Continue reading