Category Archives: Press

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

MESSAGE | COMECE bishops send message of prayer and support to Pope Leo XIV

During the autumn Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Brussels from 14 to 16 October, the bishops sent the following telegram to the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. The telegram was sent to the Holy Father through the Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, Mgr Bernardito Cleopas Auza, who also took part in the COMECE Assembly. … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Invitation

EVENT | ‘Mass for Europe’ to be celebrated in Brussels on 15 October

The public is warmly invited to join the bishops of the European Union for the Mass for Europe, to be celebrated on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at 18:30 at the Église Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon, Place du Grand Sablon, 1000 Brussels. The celebration is open to everyone and no registration is required. Download Poster The Mass will take place in the context of the … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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EVENT | New book on Saint Francis of Assisi to be presented in Brussels

The book Pensare Francesco. Storia, memoria e uso politico, published by Il Mulino, will be presented at the Italian Institute of Culture in Brussels on Monday, 12 October 2026 at 16:00. The event marks the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi and is part of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World. Click here to register The event … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Plenary Assembly, Policy Areas, Press

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Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica humanitas to be presented in Brussels on 14 October. Registration for online participation still open

Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas will be officially presented in Brussels on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during a high-level public event organised by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) at the Chapel for Europe, from 19:00 to 21:00 CET. The event will bring together representatives of the Holy See and the EU, as well as leading experts in … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

🔴 COMECE expresses strong concerns over the EU Court Advocate General’s Opinion on erasure from baptismal registers

On Monday, 5 October 2026, the Secretariat of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) expressed concern about the initial indications emerging from the Court of Justice of the European Union case C-12/25, Bisdom Gent, concerning the erasure of personal data from baptismal registers, following the Opinion delivered on 1 October. The non-binding Opinion of the EU Court’s Advocate General considers … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

VIDEO | Recordings of the international symposium on religious heritage now available

The video recordings of the international symposium Churches and Religious Heritage in Transformation: The Potential of Sacred Spaces as ‘Third’ and ‘Fourth’ Places, held on 22–23 September 2026 in Brussels, are now available on COMECE’s YouTube channel. Those who were unable to attend can now watch the conference sessions and revisit the discussions. Watch the four sessions: Part I | Part II | Part III … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

News

LETTER | A faith-based appeal for European leadership at COP31

Ahead of COP31, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) and other 70 Christian organisations and networks across Europe have issued a faith-based appeal urging the European Union to demonstrate ambitious and just climate leadership. Download the Letter and the recommendations Bringing together Catholic agencies, Church bodies, religious congregations, ecological movements and justice organisations, the signatories call on the EU to accelerate the phase-out of fossil fuels, strengthen climate finance, promote … Continue reading »

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

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COMECE Presidency in Metz for Pope Leo XIV’s address on Europe’s roots and future

The COMECE Presidency, led by its President, H.E. Mgr Mariano Crociata, was in Metz on Monday, 28 September 2026, on the occasion of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to France. Video | Pope’s speech | Card. Aveline’s speech In this historic city at the heart of Europe, in a region marked by suffering and reconciliation and closely associated with Robert Schuman, one of the founding … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Plenary Assembly, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Magnifica humanitas to be presented in Brussels on 14 October 2026: Registration now open

Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical Letter Magnifica humanitas will be officially presented in Brussels on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during a high-level public event organised by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) at the Chapel for Europe, from 19:00 to 21:00 (CET). The event will feature contributions from EU and Church representatives, as well as experts in Artificial Intelligence. Registration is … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Reflecting on Europe’s freedom and future: book presentation with Prof. Elmar Nass at the European Parliament

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to join a breakfast event at the European Parliament in Brussels on 29 September 2026, from 8.30 to 9.30 am, for the presentation of Fr. Prof. Elmar Nass’ new book, Europe’s Dream of Freedom. For Unity and Resilience in the Global Clash of Cultures. Registration | Poster At a time of profound … Continue reading »