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🔴 SAVE THE DATE: COMECE to host public presentation of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica humanitas in October 2026

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites EU stakeholders, the general public and media representatives to save the date for two public events to be held in Brussels this October: the presentation of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica humanitas on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, followed by the Mass for Europe on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at the Church of Notre-Dame … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

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COMECE publishes Position Paper on the proposed “EU Inc.” and the 28th Regime for a European corporate legal framework

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has published today, Wednesday, 22 July 2026, a Position Paper on the proposed “EU Inc.” and the 28th Regime for a European corporate legal framework, currently under discussion in the Council of the European Union. COMECE welcomes efforts to strengthen the European Single Market while calling for robust social and governance safeguards. Download the Position … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, EU External Affairs, International Religious Freedom, Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press, Youth policies

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Young Europeans gather in Belgium for the third edition of the European Summer School

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), in collaboration with the University Francisco de Vitoria (UFV) and the Institute for the Global Common Good (IBCG), successfully concluded the third edition of the European Summer School, held from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the historic Oude Abdij Drongen, near Ghent, Belgium. Photo Gallery Under the theme ‘Rebirth or Irrelevance: Europe’s … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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🇪🇺🇨🇮 Irish EU Presidency | European Churches meet with Prime Minister Micheál Martin

A delegation from the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Dublin on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the context of Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Download the COMECE-CEC Joint Contribution [EN]  The delegation was led by H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, Bishop of Latina, President … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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DOCUMENT | COMECE publishes contribution to the future European Security Strategy

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) today, Thursday, 2 July 2026, publishes its contribution entitled “A European Security Strategy at the service of peace”, as the European Union prepares its new Security Strategy. Download the Contribution Drawing on the Catholic Church’s social teaching and the European Union’s founding vocation as a project of peace, the document offers reflections on the … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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“Artificial Intelligence must serve the human person”, COMECE stresses at Article 17 TFEU Seminar

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) participated in the Article 17 TFEU Seminar, “Health and Well-being in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Communities Tackling Isolation and Digital Risks”, held at the European Parliament on 9 June 2026. Read Prof. Agius’ speech Hosted by MEP Antonella Sberna, Vice-President of the European Parliament and responsible for Article 17 of the Treaty on … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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🇪🇺🇺🇦 Ukrainian Church leaders visit COMECE to discuss peace and Ukraine’s European future

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomed a high-level delegation of the Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organisations (UCCRO) to its Secretariat in Brussels on Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to listen to the testimonies of Church leaders representing the diverse religious communities of Ukraine and to reaffirm COMECE’s unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

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COMECE Youth Net gathers in Brussels to discuss youth participation, European values and current policy challenges

Young delegates of the COMECE Youth Net, nominated by the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, gathered in Brussels from 3 to 5 June 2025 for a meeting dedicated to dialogue, exchange and reflection on key challenges affecting young people across Europe. Photo Gallery Over the course of three days, delegates discussed a wide range of issues from local, national and European perspectives, including the … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | A dialogue at the European Parliament on the future of land use, justice, and the Common Agricultural Policy

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) encourage you to participate in the ELSiA-JESC event “Food security, climate protection and social justice in EU agriculture” to take place at the European Parliament on Monday, 22 June 2026 at 16:00 (CEST). Registration: in-person (for people with an EP badge) | online European agriculture is facing a defining structural transition. The sector must … Continue reading »

Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press

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STATEMENT | COMECE President reacts to European Parliament vote on the Return Regulation

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes a statement by its President, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, in response to the vote held today, Wednesday 17 June 2026, in the European Parliament on the new Return Regulation, which complements the recently implemented Pact on Migration and Asylum. Read & Download the Statement In his statement, bishop Crociata acknowledges the legitimate responsibility … Continue reading »