Category Archives: Press

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

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Young delegates of the EU Bishops’ Conferences discuss the role of youth in fostering the European project

Youth delegates of the EU Bishops’ Conferences gathered in Brussels on 27-28 April 2023 for the Spring Meeting of the COMECE Youth Net, focused on the role of young Catholics in the European project. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “Young Catholics are a precious source of inspiration and vitality for the European project. The youth should be further included in the EU decision-making process”. The Commission of … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

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The European Sunday Alliance advocates for including fight against loneliness in the EU agenda

The European Sunday Alliance held on Wednesday 26 April 2023 a Breakfast event in the European Parliament on the topic “Work and loneliness: Quality resting time for an improved mental health of workers”. Participants discussed the need for flexibility in the labour market in a post-Covid context, while securing a synchronised weekly day of rest. The discussion highlighted that a common day of rest would decrease loneliness, improve mental … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

COMECE welcomes the withdrawal of the proposed Danish law on mandatory translation of sermons 

COMECE welcomes on Thursday 27 April 2023 the withdrawal of the proposed Danish legislation obliging Churches and religious communities to translate in the national language all sermons. COMECE President, Mgr. Crociata: “The draft bill would have had a negative implication for the protection of freedom of religion in Europe”. COMECE expressed its concerns through a Statement of its Presidency published on 22 January 2021. While understanding … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

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Swedish EU Presidency | COMECE participates in high-level meeting on loneliness held by Minister Forssmed

COMECE participated in the first high-level meeting on loneliness in the European Union. The event was held in Stockholm on 20-21 April 2023 by the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU. COMECE General Secretary Fr. Barrios Prieto: “Promoting community life is key to address loneliness”. Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

Event

EVENT | Evening round table on a new model for companies in Europe

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to participate in the round table event “Towards a new model for companies in Europe”, to take place at the Chapel for Europe in Brussels on Wednesday 3 May 2023 from 19:00 to 20:00 (CET). Registration | Live Streaming The aim of the event is to discuss possible company model for Europe … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

Event

EVENT | Conference at the European Parliament on inclusive participatory company models

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to participate in the conference “Towards a new model for companies in Europe”, to take place at the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday 3 May 2023 from 13:00 to 15:30 (CET). Click here to register The event features a main discussion panel on how to achieve more inclusive and participative companies … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

A Catholic contribution in view of the EU-CELAC Summit. Mgr Crociata: “a unique opportunity to promote a more fraternal world” 

COMECE releases on Tuesday 18 April 2023 a contribution elaborated jointly with its partners in view of the upcoming summit between the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). COMECE President Mgr Crociata: “The summit is a unique opportunity to strengthen the ties between the people of our regions, promoting a more fraternal world”. Contribution [EN – ES] | Recommendations … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

ASSEMBLY | EU Bishops exchange with Italian Foreign Affairs Minister and elect Presidents of COMECE Commissions

The Spring Plenary Assembly held in Rome on 22-24 March 2023 ended on a high note thanks to the participation of Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, who shared interesting insights on current international challenges. The Assembly elected the Presidents of the COMECE Commissions. The dialogue meeting with Hon. Tajani offered the opportunity to address some of the most pressing issues on the European … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

ASSEMBLY | Pope Francis receives the Bishops of the European Union: “advance the cause of peace”

Pope Francis addressed the Bishops of the European Union and their new Presidency on Thursday 23 March 2023. The Holy Father asked them to never lose sight of “the two great dreams of Europe’s founding fathers: the dream of unity and the dream of peace”. Read Pope Francis’ speech On the second day of the Assembly, the Bishops of the European Union were received by … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

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ASSEMBLY | Italian Bishop Crociata is the new President of COMECE

His Excellency Mgr. Mariano Crociata (Italy) is the new President of COMECE. He was elected on Wednesday 22 March 2023 by the Bishop Delegates of the EU Episcopates, gathered in Rome for the Spring Plenary Assembly of COMECE. On the same occasion, four Vice-Presidents were also elected: Mgr. Hérouard, Mgr. Brás da Silva Martins, Mgr. Norvila, Mgr. Kozon. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, Bishop of Latina, is … Continue reading »