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Card. Hollerich offers condolences on the passing away of EU Parliament President David Sassoli

On behalf of the Bishops of the European Union, the President of COMECE, H.Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, expresses deep sorrow at the death of David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, which was announced on Tuesday 11 January 2022. “I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli. He was a man of values and … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE welcomes the CAP reform and encourages the EU to make it part of a broader ecological transition

On Tuesday 23 November 2021, the European Parliament adopted a new legislative framework on the financing, management and monitoring of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). COMECE: “The reform should be in line with the requirements of the European Green Deal and embedded in a fundamental transformation of the entire food chain”. The European parliament took a major step forward on the Common Agricultural Policy, clearing … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

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European Churches urge people to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Joint appeal from the presidents of COMECE and CEC

Urging responsibility and care amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and encouraging vaccination together with necessary sanitary measures, H.Em. Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), and Rev. Christian Krieger, President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC), have issued the following joint appeal. In this time of Advent, let us manifest Christ’s love by demonstrating … Continue reading »

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European Churches bring into focus the Conference on the Future of Europe

The event “Our hope for Europe” held in Brussels on 7 December brought into focus Churches’ contribution to the ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe. It was organised by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), the Conference of European Churches (CEC), and Chapel for Europe, with participation from representatives of the three main EU institutions. During the event, European … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

Press Release

3rd European Catholic Social Days to be held in Bratislava on 17-20 March 2022

The 3rd edition of the European Catholic Social Days was presented during a press conference held at the Holy See Press Office in Rome on Friday 10 December 2022 by COMECE, CCEE, the Slovak Bishops’ Conference and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The event is to take place in Bratislava on 17-20 March 2022 with a focus on the Christian contribution for a … Continue reading »

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COMECE mourns the death of Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union Mgr Aldo Giordano

Archbishop Aldo Giordano, the Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, died on Thursday 2 December 2021 in Leuven, Belgium, after being hospitalized due to COVID-19 infection. COMECE President Cardinal Hollerich: “Mgr. Giordano left a lasting mark on all of us”. “On learning with sorrow of the death of our brother Monsignor Aldo Giordano, on behalf of the Bishops of the European Union, I wish to … Continue reading »

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Invitation

Our hope for Europe: Conference on the Future of Europe

“Our hope for Europe: Conference on the Future of Europe” will be held on 7 December 2021, 19:00 – 21:00 (CET) at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels. The event is jointly organised by COMECE, the Conference of European Churches (CEC) and Chapel for Europe. The event is part of the churches’ contribution to the ongoing Conference on the Future of Europe and the discussions will … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE reacts on European Commission ‘inclusive language’ guidelines: “Respecting diversity cannot lead to suppressing religion from public discourse”.

COMECE welcomes the withdrawal of the European Commission’s internal guidelines on inclusive communication on Tuesday 30 November 2021. The draft text contained several terminological recommendations to the staff of this EU institution on how to have more inclusive internal and external communication. While respecting the right of the European Commission to model its written and verbal communication, and appreciating the importance of equality and non-discrimination, COMECE cannot help being concerned about the impression that an anti-religious bias characterised some passages of the draft document. The draft guidelines, for … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

Returning (to) cultural heritage

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to join the webinar “Returning (to) cultural heritage”, aiming to discuss the role of cultural and religious heritage in the EU-Africa partnership. The event will take place online on Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 14:00 (CET). The event will be an occasion to reflect jointly with policy-makers, Church representatives and practitioners from … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

NEWS

ELSiA eco-spirituality workshop in Taizé

From 12 – 14 November, ELSiA met in Taizé, France for a workshop focused on eco-spirituality. ELSiA, composed of 6 Catholic institutions and organisations, is committed to promoting ecological justice and awareness at national and EU policy level. The workshop in Taizé offered an opportunity for the ELSiA organisations to reflect on and discuss the interconnection of ecology and spirituality and the importance of integrating … Continue reading »