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EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

🔴 Solidarity visit to Ukraine: COMECE witnesses the scale of human loss

A delegation of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), led by its President Mgr. Mariano Crociata, concluded an official visit to Ukraine from 16 to 18 July 2025. The visit reaffirmed COMECE’s closeness to the people of Ukraine and its unwavering solidarity with those suffering from the consequences of Russia’s ongoing war of aggression.  Photo Gallery | Mgr. Crociata’s video … Continue reading »

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COMECE President mourns Gaza Church attack amid Ukraine solidarity visit

Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), expresses deep emotion and grave concern at the news of the recent attack on the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip, which occurred today, Thursday 17 July 2025. The news reached Mgr. Crociata while he is in Ukraine for a three-day visit to express solidarity with the Ukrainian … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

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COMECE Youth Net’s annual contribution on EU migration policy now published

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) released, on Thursday 17 July 2025, the 2024–2025 contribution of the COMECE Youth Net, which focuses on the integration of migrants in Europe. Finalised during the spring meeting of the Youth Net in Budapest, the document explores key dimensions of integration, including vocational fulfilment and respect for human dignity, the demographic crisis and the … Continue reading »

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Security, strategy and leadership: European Summer School 2025 concludes after 9 immersive days

The second edition of the European Summer School 2025, themed Security, Strategy and Leadership, has now concluded. The programme took place from 5 to 13 July 2025 at the historic Monastery of Poblet, Spain. Bringing together 40 carefully selected young professionals from over 20 countries, the programme chose participants based on their academic excellence, leadership potential, and dedication to shaping Europe’s future. This year’s theme … Continue reading »

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COMECE President to travel to Ukraine for solidarity visit on 16–18 July 

A delegation of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), led by its President Mgr. Mariano Crociata, will undertake an official visit to Ukraine from 16 to 18 July 2025. The visit aims to express COMECE’s continued closeness with the people of Ukraine and solidarity with those affected by the ongoing Russia’s war of aggression. During the three-day visit, the COMECE … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Platform, Youth policies

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COMECE Youth Platform meets Micallef cabinet and welcomes launch of ‘Youth Advisory Board’

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomes the official launch of the European Commission president’s Youth Advisory Board, a body that will bring together 28 representatives from the EU Member States’ National Youth Councils and the European Youth Forum, “to advise the Commission on policies relevant to young people”. Read the open letter The launch of the board earlier this … Continue reading »

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New DBK bishop delegate to COMECE visits Brussels for high-level dialogue meetings on peace, democracy, sustainability and AI

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly welcomed Bishop Heiner Wilmer SCJ as the new delegate of the German Bishops’ Conference to the COMECE Assembly. On 2–3 July 2025, Bishop Wilmer visited Brussels for a dialogue mission during which COMECE facilitated a series of meetings with representatives of European institutions and Catholic organisations. Video interview with Mgr. Wilmer Appointed in … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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VIDEO | Full video recording of the Conference “European Universities Alliances: an opportunity for Catholic Universities?” now available

The video recordings of the conference “European Universities Alliances: an opportunity for Catholic Universities?”, held on 6 and 13 May 2025, are now publicly available for viewing on the COMECE YouTube channel. Watch videos Part 1 | Part 2 The conference, held in a digital format, comprised two sessions exploring how Catholic universities can engage with the European Universities Initiative (EUI), launched by the European … Continue reading »

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PUBLICATION | Our 2024 Annual Report is now online!

Initially released in print last March during the COMECE Plenary Assembly in Nemi, Italy, the COMECE 2024 Annual Report is now accessible in digital format as well. Download the 2024 Annual Report The report opens with an introduction by H.E. Mgr Mariano Crociata, who shares insights into our activities throughout 2024 – a year shaped by the European Parliament elections and marked by tragic events … Continue reading »

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Ahead of the European Summit, COMECE urges relaunching EU’s peace and development mission

In light of the forthcoming European Council meeting on 26–27 June 2025 and in the context of the discussions on the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes on Monday, 23 June 2025, the Reflection Paper entitled “The European Union’s Role in a Changing World: From Founding Vision to Global Mission”. With this paper, COMECE calls on the EU “to remain faithful to its … Continue reading »