Category Archives: Press

International Religious Freedom, Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE contributes to interreligious dialogue on Europe’s shared values during Lent and Ramadan

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) participated in the conference ‘Interreligious Dialogue on the Universal Values of Europe’, held at the European Parliament, Brussels, on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, by the EPP Working Group on Intercultural and Religious Dialogue and the European Muslim Leaders Council (EULEMA). The event featured contributions, among others, from EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner (responsible for Internal … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

🙏🇺🇦 INITIATIVE | Prayer for Ukraine on 24 February

To mark the fourth tragic anniversary of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation, invites all people of goodwill to join in prayer for the people of Ukraine on Tuesday, 24th February 2026. This call echoes the repeated invitations of Pope Leo XIV to “support with prayer … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE encourages European Commission to appoint Coordinator on Anti-Christian Hatred after Parliament Resolution

On Monday, 23 February 2026, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly welcomed the recent EP Resolution urging the European Commission to appoint a Coordinator to combat anti-Christian hatred in the European Union. This strong call also reflects the high level of priority COMECE has attached to this issue in recent years. Read the Resolution Paragraph 84 of the Resolution … Continue reading »

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COMECE hosts annual meeting of Catholic organisations engaged with EU institutions

On Thursday 19 February 2026, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) hosted its annual meeting of Catholic organisations engaged in advocacy with the institutions of the European Union. Photo Gallery The meeting was presided over by Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of COMECE, and brought together around twenty Catholic organisations, the majority of which are based in Brussels. While … Continue reading »

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

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APPEAL | “Christians for Europe”: four Bishops’ Conferences issue appeal for a renewed European vision

On Friday, 13 February 2026, the presidents of four European Bishops’ Conferences released a joint appeal entitled “Christians for Europe. The Power of Hope”, calling for a renewed rediscovery of Europe’s soul and its contribution to the common good at a time marked by conflict, division and uncertainty. Read the Appeal: IT – DE – FR – PL The bishops stress that Europe must not … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

🇬🇱 🇪🇺 STATEMENT | COMECE Presidency expresses solidarity with the people of Greenland

The Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) issued a statement on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, expressing its solidarity and spiritual closeness with Greenland and its people in the context of growing geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing discussions regarding its future. Read the Statement: EN | DK | IT | FR | SK | ES | PT At a time … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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HOLY LAND | Archbishop Hérouard represents COMECE at the 25th Holy Land Coordination

Archbishop of Dijon (France) and First Vice-President of COMECE, Mgr Antoine Hérouard, represented the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) during the 25th Holy Land Coordination in Jerusalem, from 17 to 21 January 2026, expressing solidarity with local Christian communities and supporting initiatives for justice, peace and reconciliation. Read the Appeal | Photo Gallery The meeting brought together 13 bishops from ten … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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DOCUMENT | COMECE encourages MEPs to adopt report on a Just transition

Ahead of the European Parliament vote scheduled for Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on the report “Just transition directive in the world of work: ensuring the creation of jobs and revitalising local economies”, the Secretariat of COMECE has published a position paper entitled “A Just Transition that Protects Human Dignity, Work and Communities”, on Friday, 16 January 2026. In this paper, COMECE encourages Members of the European … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Event

EVENT | High-level conference on Peacebuilding in Luxembourg

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to invite stakeholders, institutions and the wider public to participate in a high-level conference “Peacebuilding in Europe: what role  for catholic social thought and universal values?” to be held in Luxembourg on Friday, 23 January 2026, from 9h00 to 17h00. Participation will be possible in person as well as online, as the … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Event

EVENT | European Reconciliation: event at the European Parliament marks the 60th anniversary of the Polish bishops’ appeal to the German bishops

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) draws attention to the event “European Reconciliation. On the 60th anniversary of the Polish Bishops’ Appeal to the German Bishops”, which will take place at the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday, 21 January 2026, at 16:30. The event aims to recall the historical and moral significance of the 1965 exchange of letters between … Continue reading »