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Spanish Bishops’ Conference Executive Committee visits EU institutions and COMECE

On Wednesday, 11 June 2025, the Executive Committee of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference (CEE) officially visited the institutions of the European Union, as well as the Secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) in Brussels. Video: Mgr. Argüello – Mgr. García Magán – Mgr. Martínez Camino – CEE video story | Photo Gallery The visit aimed to deepen understanding of … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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VIDEO | COMECE participates in Article 17 TFEU Seminar on Housing in the EU

COMECE participated in the Article 17 TFEU Seminar on “Housing in the EU: Strategies for a Europe that Supports People, Families and Young Generations”, held at the European Parliament on Wednesday, 4 June 2025. The event was hosted by the Vice-President of the European Parliament, Antonella Sberna, who also serves as the EP responsible for the Article 17 dialogue. Full video recording | COMECE Contribution … Continue reading »

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VACANCY | COMECE is hiring a Policy Advisor for Sustainability & Socio-Economic Affairs (Start: 1 Sept 2025)

The Secretariat of COMECE is looking for a person capable of monitoring EU legal proposals and policies related to social, economic and sustainability issues from the perspective of the social teaching of the Church. More information To do this the person should have an excellent knowledge on the Social Doctrine of the Church, especially on integral ecology, the Encyclical letter Laudato sì and the Economy … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press, Youth policies

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EVENT | COMECE Youth Net organises webinar on “The future of EU security and defence”

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) cordially invites you to participate in the dialogue webinar titled “The future of EU security and defence: exploring ways to build peace”, to take place on Thursday, 5 June 2025 from 17:30 to 19:00 (CEST). Read the Programme | Click here to register Organised by the COMECE Youth Net, this online webinar will explore today’s … Continue reading »

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🔴 First official meeting between COMECE and newly elected Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV received the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union in audience at Vatican City on Friday, 23 May 2025. This marked the first official meeting between COMECE and the Holy Father. Photo Gallery Led by its President, H.E. Mgr Mariano Crociata, the COMECE delegation introduced itself and engaged in discussion with the Holy Father on the current … Continue reading »

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COMECE Presidency to be received by Pope Leo XIV on Friday, 23 May. A meeting with the press will follow the audience

The members of the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) will be received in audience by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, on Friday, 23 May 2025 at 9:00 A.M. The audience will take place at the Vatican. A meeting with the press will follow the audience. The COMECE delegation will be composed as follows: Mgr. Mariano Crociata … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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Join the Conference: ‘Religious Education – Fit for the Present and Future?’ | Brussels, June 2025 – Register Now!

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly invites you to participate in the conference “Religious Education: Fit for Present and Future? The Role of Religion in the Formation of Young Generations at the European Schools”, to take place at the Chapel for Europe (Rue Van Maerlant 22, Brussels) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 from 19:30 to 21:00 (CEST). Register now! Amid … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE and SECAM send a joint message to European and African foreign ministers

Ahead of the upcoming meeting of foreign ministers from the African Union and the European Union, COMECE and SECAM issue on Thursday, 15 May 2025, a joint statement calling for a renewed, just and people-centred partnership between the two regions. COMECE: “Africa does not need charity, nor does it need to be a battleground for external interests. What it needs is justice and a partnership … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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OPPORTUNITY | 2nd European Summer School with a focus on Security and Defence. Apply now!

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the second edition of the European Summer School, organised by the School of Governance and Leadership Isabel la Católica in collaboration with COMECE. This year’s event will be held from 5 to 13 July 2025 in the historic Monastery of Poblet, a stunning former medieval … Continue reading »

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Mgr. Crociata: “Joy and deep gratitude to the Lord for the new Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV”

In a note published on Thursday, May 8, 2025, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), expressed joy and deep gratitude to the Lord for the new Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. Download the note EN | IT “With great joy and deep gratitude to the Lord, we welcome the news of the election of the … Continue reading »