Category Archives: Press

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

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EVENT | Second FCAPP European conference “Supporting the European idea in challenging times: Catholic Social Teaching and European integration today”

What does the future hold for Europe at a time of profound political, economic, social and technological change? And what contribution can Catholic Social Teaching make to the process of European integration? These are the central questions to be addressed at the Second European Conference organised by the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation (FCAPP), in collaboration with the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

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🔴 DOCUMENT | COMECE releases Reflection Paper on the future of work, calling for a more human-centred EU labour policy

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) published on Monday, 9 November 2026 the Reflection Paper Building the Future of Work Together: A Christian Social Ethics Perspective on EU Employment Policy. The document examines the profound transformations reshaping employment and labour across Europe, including technological innovation, artificial intelligence (AI), demographic change and the ecological transition. Download the Reflection Paper Within the … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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The future of the Churches in Europe: Mariano Crociata’s contribution to the new Il Regno annual volume

The 2026 annual volume of Il Regno, entitled Chiesa in Italia, brings together contributions from the sixth edition of the Percorsi di cultura politica, held in Camaldoli (Italy) from 6 to 9 November 2025 in collaboration with the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Italian journal.  Mgr Crociata’s Article | More info The volume Cristianesimo, … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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DOCUMENT | Christian organisations present their vision for the future EU Common Agricultural Policy

The Our Daily Bread network has published a Position paper entitled ‘A Christian vision for the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)’, outlining key priorities for the ongoing negotiations on the EU’s agricultural policy for 2028–2034. Download the document Drawing on the principles of Catholic social teaching and Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’, the position paper calls for an agricultural policy that supports farmers’ livelihoods, protects … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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PEACE | COMECE brings together European Military Ordinariates for dialogue with the EU and NATO on Europe’s role in the global peace architecture

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) brought together Military Bishops and representatives of Military Ordinariates from across Europe in Brussels on 27–28 October 2026. The gathering provided an opportunity to discuss the role of the European Union in the regional and global peace architecture amid an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. COMECE Contribution | Photo Gallery The meeting was chaired by … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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OPPORTUNITY | Exhibition on Alcide De Gasperi and politics as service comes to Brussels

The exhibition “Servus Inutilis: Alcide De Gasperi and politics as service” will be on display at the Chapel for Europe in Brussels from 5 to 28 November, offering visitors the opportunity to discover the life and political legacy of one of the founding fathers of democratic Italy and European integration. Info & Registration Promoted by the De Gasperi Foundation for the 2024 Rimini Meeting, the … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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EVENT | FCAPP Second European conference on Catholic Social Teaching and EU integration

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) will contribute to the Second European Conference of the Foundation Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (FCAPP), taking place in Brussels on 11–12 November 2026 under the theme “Supporting the European idea in challenging times – Catholic Social Teaching and European Integration today.” Programme The conference will bring together representatives from the Church, European institutions, diplomatic … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

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VIDEO | Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica humanitas presented in Brussels

The full video recording of the high-level presentation of Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas, organised by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) on 14 October in Brussels, is now available on the COMECE YouTube channel. Watch it now: Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 The successful event, held at the Chapel for Europe in the context … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

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EVENT | How can Europe respond to the challenges of the digital revolution?

How can Europe respond to the challenges that the digital revolution is bringing to the world of work? This question will be at the heart of the presentation of ¿Cómo responde Europa? Revolución digital y transformación del trabajo, published by the Fundación Pablo VI and coordinated by Domingo Sugranyes, to be held in Brussels on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, from 9:30 to 11:00. Registration now … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

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🇪🇺 DECLARATION | COMECE Assembly: EU bishops call for AI to remain at the service of the human person

The bishops of the European Union call on the EU and its Member States to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains firmly at the service of the human person, the common good and peace. The call comes in a declaration adopted at the conclusion of the autumn Plenary Assembly of COMECE, held in Brussels from 14 to 16 October under the theme “Magnifica humanitas: Europe, … Continue reading »