The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases on Friday, 5 July 2024, the 2023-2024 annual contribution of the COMECE Youth Net. The document contains recommendations to the EU and stresses the importance of prioritising family values and Christian ethics in the digital age. Read the document In response to the rapid digital transformation impacting European societies, the COMECE Youth Net … Continue reading »

On 19-21 April 2024, the COMECE Youth Net convened a meeting in Warsaw, gathering young delegates from the EU Bishops’ Conferences to discuss fostering solidarity and enhancing youth engagement in the democratic processes of the European Union. Photo Gallery During the event, participants emphasized that intergenerational dialogue remains sparse in many EU Member States, which leaves young people feeling excluded from decision-making processes. In the … Continue reading »

The video recording of the COMECE Youth Net webinar titled “Being a Christian in Politics and Society” is now publicly available for viewing on the COMECE YouTube channel. The video recording is available here. Held in March 2024 in view of the EU elections, the event aimed to explore the intersection of Christian values with political and societal engagement. The webinar featured the insightful contributions … Continue reading »

As the 2024 European elections approach, COMECE releases the ‘Catholic Toolkit for Young Europeans’ on Monday, 18 March 2024. This comprehensive toolkit aims to empower young people across Europe to actively engage in the democratic process, guided by the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. Download the toolkit [online – printable] Developed by the COMECE Youth Platform, which brings together Catholic youth organizations active at the … Continue reading »

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) cordially invites you to participate in the dialogue webinar titled “Being a Christian in politics and society”. Organised by the COMECE Youth Net in view of the EU elections, this webinar will take place on Thursday, 14 March 2024. Click here to register The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, 14 March 2024, from 17:30 … Continue reading »

The European Commission unveiled its Communication on the legacy of the 2022 European Year of Youth, a pivotal document set to determine the course of action in the area of youth policy in the next years. COMECE: “It is important that the EU recognises the crucial role of young people in policymaking and strengthens intergenerational dialogue at all levels of its action, especially in light … Continue reading »

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 »

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 »