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Czech EU Presidency: COMECE and CEC meet with Ambassador Edita Hrdá

An ecumenical delegation of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met with ambassador Edita Hrdá, Permanent Representative of the Czech Republic to the EU, on Monday 24 October 2022, to exchange on the implementation of the Czech EU Presidency’s priorities. During the meeting with the Czech ambassador, the COMECE-CEC delegation put a … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Plenary Assembly, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE Plenary Assembly | EU Bishops appeal for peace in Ukraine and in the whole of Europe

Gathered in Brussels on 12-14 October 2022, the Plenary Assembly of the Bishop Delegates of the EU Episcopates makes a strong appeal to Russia to immediately suspend the hostilities against Ukraine and to all parties to work towards a solution to the conflict. They also encourage strong EU cohesion. Read the Statement EN | FR | IT | DE In the context of the 2022 … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth Net, Youth policies

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EU Bishops empower young people and launch the COMECE Youth Net

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union launched the COMECE Youth Net on Wednesday 5 October 2022. “This new consultative body – states Cardinal Hollerich – will promote the concrete participation of young European Catholics in shaping EU policies”. Stemming from the success of the two COMECE Catholic Youth Conventions on the Future of Europe (June 2021 and June 2022), the Youth … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

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COMECE Plenary Assembly | EU Bishops to discuss implications of the Russian war in Ukraine

Delegates of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union will hold the Autumn COMECE Plenary Assembly in Brussels on 12-14 October 2022 for an in-depth discussion on the socio-economic and geopolitical implications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with a particular emphasis on the energy crisis. The event will feature a dialogue meeting with Klaus Welle, Secretary-General of the European Parliament, an exchange with Pascal … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Invitation

EU Bishops to celebrate a ‘Mass for Europe’ in Brussels on Wednesday 12 October

On the occasion of the 2022 COMECE Autumn Assembly and in the context of the Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, the Bishops of the European Union warmly invite you to participate in the ‘Mass for Europe’, to be celebrated at the Church of Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon, Place du Grand Sablon, Bruxelles, on Wednesday 12 October 2022 at 19:00 (CET). The … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Season of Creation 2022. Join the online meeting on the “Fit for 55” Package

The European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) invites you to participate in the online meeting on the “Fit for 55” Package to implement the Green Deal. The event will take place on Thursday 8 September 2022 with the participation of Dr. Gregor Erbach from the European Parliamentary Research Service. Click here to register The “Fit for 55” Package is a legislative proposal of 13 interlinked measures aimed … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE publishes a contribution to the European Education Area

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases its contribution to the European Education Area on Thursday 1 September 2022, calling on the EU and its Member States to implement integral education in their policies. Fr. Barrios: “We must ensure that learners are respected in their dignity and find their vocation in life”. Read the contribution Drafted by the COMECE Working … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE welcomes launch of EU accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia

The Bishops of the European Union congratulate Albania and North Macedonia on the opening of EU accession negotiations. Fr. Barrios Prieto: “a credible EU enlargement process is of strategic importance for stability, prosperity and peace on the European continent”. The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) congratulates Albania and North Macedonia on the opening of EU accessions talks officially launched on … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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Video recordings of the 5th European Laudato Si’ Reflection Day now available!

The video recordings of the 5th Laudato Si’ Reflection Day are now available! The event was held on 17 May 2022 by the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) to reflect on environmental activism in Europe. On May 17th 2022, ELSiA has organised the 5th edition of the European Laudato Si’ Reflection Day, an event dedicated to selected themes from Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’. During … Continue reading »

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COMECE 2021 Annual Report Now Online

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) Annual Report for 2021 is now online. The report includes a special feature on the Conference on the Future of Europe, highlighting the contribution of COMECE to this EU initiative. In the foreword article opening the publication, H.Em. Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, President of COMECE, calls on all of us to keep cultivating hope … Continue reading »