Category Archives: Press

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

ART 17 TFEU | General Secretaries of EU Episcopates gather in Brussels and meet with EP Vice-President Sberna

The General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union gathered in Brussels on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, for their annual meeting organised by COMECE to discuss current issues concerning the Church and the European Union. The programme included a meeting at the European Parliament with Vice-President Antonella Sberna, responsible for the implementation of the Article 17 dialogue, as well as a reception by … Continue reading »

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Europe Day: COMECE president urges EU to rediscover its founding spirit

On the occasion of Europe Day, today, Saturday 9 May 2026, the president of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Mgr Mariano Crociata, called for a renewed commitment to the founding values of the European project as a space of peace, solidarity and human dignity. Download the text [EN – IT] Mgr Crociata’s brief statement follows: “On this Europe Day, each … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

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DOCUMENT | COMECE Reflection Paper addresses mental health challenges in Europe

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) published on Thursday, 7 May 2026, the Reflection Paper entitled “Mental Health in Europe – A Call for Care”. The document offers an ethical and human-centred contribution to the growing European public and political debate on mental health, calling for policies rooted in human dignity, solidarity and integral care. Download the Reflection Paper The … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, International Religious Freedom, Plenary Assembly, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE Spring Assembly in Cyprus: EU bishops call for peace, dialogue and renewed EU engagement

On the occasion of the Spring Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Nicosia from 22 to 24 April 2026 in the context of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the delegated bishops adopted a declaration addressing the worrying crises shaping the international landscape, with particular attention to the wars and instability … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

COMECE Spring Assembly 2026 to take place in Nicosia under Cypriot EU Presidency

On the occasion of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, EU bishops will exceptionally gather in Nicosia, Cyprus, for the Spring 2026 Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), taking place from 21 to 24 April 2026. The meeting will focus on the current situation in the Holy Land and the Middle East, as … Continue reading »

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

News

OPPORTUNITY | European Summer School 2026: Applications now open

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), will organise the third edition of the European Summer School from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the historic monastery Oude Abdij Drongen, located just outside Ghent, Belgium. Info & Application Under the theme “Rebirth … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

WEBINAR | New European Bauhaus Lab – Renovation, transformation and renewal of church buildings and religious heritage in the EU (16 April 2026)

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the University of Linz and Future for Religious Heritage, invite you to participate in the webinar “New European Bauhaus Lab: Renovation, transformation and renewal of church buildings and religious heritage in the EU”, to be held on Thursday, 16 April 2026 from 16:00 to 18:00 CET. Click here to join the webinar … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

Message by the President of COMECE, Mgr Mariano Crociata, ahead of Easter 2026

On Monday, 30 March 2026, the President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Mgr Mariano Crociata, wishes to share a message in view of the forthcoming celebration of Easter, in a context marked by growing conflicts and tensions, renewing the call for the European Union to promote peace, dialogue and solidarity among peoples. Read the message [EN – IT] … Continue reading »

Migration & Asylum, Policy Areas, Press

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European Parliament vote on return policies raises serious concerns about the EU’s commitment to its fundamental values

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), on Friday, 27 March 2026, expresses its deep concern following the recent vote of the European Parliament on new EU return policies in the field of migration. Download the Press Release [EN – IT – ES – FR] This vote signals a troubling political shift within the Parliament, enabling the emergence of new majorities … Continue reading »

International Religious Freedom, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE congratulates Mairead McGuinness on appointment as EU Special Envoy for FoRB

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) congratulates Mairead McGuinness on her appointment as EU Special Envoy for the Promotion of Freedom of Religion or Belief outside the European Union, announced today, Thursday 26 March 2026. “COMECE knows Ms McGuinness well and has had the privilege of working closely with her during her time as a Member of the European Parliament, … Continue reading »