Category Archives: Press

Plenary Assembly, Press

EVENT

EVENT | Participate in the Mass for Europe in Brussels on November 8!

In the context of the 2023 Autumn Plenary Assembly of COMECE, we invite you to participate in the Mass for Europe, to be celebrated at the Église Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon (Place du Grand Sablon, 1000, Bruxelles) on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 19:00. The Holy Mass will be presided by the President of COMECE, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, and co-celebrated by the Bishops … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

News

Day of Prayer, Fasting and Penance for Peace in the Holy Land on October 27

COMECE joins Pope Francis’ call to a day of Prayer, Fasting and Penance for Peace in the Holy Land and in the rest of the world, on Friday 27 October 2023. In the context of the devastating wave of violence unfolding in the Holy Land, Pope Francis invites “the various Christian confessions, members of other religions, and all who hold the cause of peace in … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

SoHO Regulation: COMECE releases Position Paper ahead of final trilogue negotiation

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases a position paper on Wednesday 25 October 2023 calling for an in-depth debate on the SoHO proposed regulation in the context of the ongoing inter-institutional negotiations between the EU Council and the Parliament. Read the Position Paper [EN – IT] The EU Bishops welcome the general necessity of the regulation on quality and … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

PRESS RELEASE

COMECE President assures Jerusalem Patriarch of EU Bishops’ closeness and support

The President of EU Bishops Mgr. Crociata addressed a letter to Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pizzaballa on Thursday, 19 October 2023, expressing solidarity and closeness with all the people suffering from the devastating wave of violence unfolding in the Holy Land. COMECE: “We will continue appealing to the EU to make every effort to contribute to a de-escalation of the situation”. Read the letters … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

STATEMENT | “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem!”

In the context of the current dramatic and devastating events unfolding in the Holy Land, the President of the Bishops of the European Union, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, releases the following statement. Download the Statement “I am filled with deep sorrow and worry by the ongoing reports from the Holy Land, following the massive attacks from Gaza targeting innocent civilians in Israel and the escalating … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

News

Laudate Deum, “a compass in the context of EU environmental policies”

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly welcomes Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation “Laudate Deum”, published by the Holy See on Wednesday, 4 October, 2023. This Exhortation addresses the pressing issue of the climate crisis and extends a call to action to all people of goodwill. COMECE: “The clear and passionate words of the Holy Father will serve us as a … Continue reading »

Christian ARTworks month by month, Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Hungary

Christian ARTworks | Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma (Hungary)

This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents you Archabbey of Pannonhalma, the millenary Benedictine monastery in Western Hungary: a living centre of Christianity and culture in the EU. Click here for more info The monastery of the Benedictine Order at Pannonhalma was founded in 996 in Western Hungary and had a major role in the diffusion of Christianity in medieval Central Europe. … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

In Veritate Award given to EP President Metsola for her achievements in combining Christian and European values

The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, was awarded with the “2023 In Veritate Award” on Friday 29, September 2023. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “Your commitment to democracy, to Christian values and to advance the process of European integration is an example for many”. Videos: Ceremony | President Metsola’s Speech   The awarding ceremony was held in the context of the XXIII International Krakow Conference … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Documentary on child labour in the Dominican Republic to be screened at COMECE

COMECE invites you to participate in the launch event of the documentary Canillitas to be held in Brussels on Monday, 9 October, 2023 from 16:00 to 17:30 (CET). Watch the trailer | Register now The documentary narrates the daily problems and aspirations of six child workers in the Dominican Republic who dream of leaving behind their work and becoming good professionals. The film sheds light … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

News

Second Caravan for Integral Ecology in dialogue with the EU at COMECE

The second Caravan for Integral Ecology of the network Iglesia y Minería visited COMECE on Friday, 22 September, 2023, and engaged in a dialogue meeting with representatives of the EU institutions on the impacts of mining and extractivism on local communities in Latin America. The delegation of religious authorities and young community leaders from six Latin American countries had the opportunity to dialogue with various … Continue reading »