Category Archives: Press

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE: “national level is best placed to fight against hate crimes”

In a recent contribution to a public consultation of the European Commission on Fundamental Rights, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) condemns the grave phenomenon of hate crimes and reiterates the Church’s commitment to tackle it with effective policies. The European Commission has consulted stakeholders on the proposal to extend the crimes on which the EU can legislate, including hate … Continue reading »

International Religious Freedom, Policy Areas, Press

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EU Bishops address President von der Leyen: “The EU Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion should have adequate resources”

In a letter addressed to EC President von der Leyen on Wednesday 2 June 2021, the Bishops of the European Union recall the need of strengthening the EU Special Envoy of Freedom of Religion or Belief with institutional and financial support. Card. Hollerich: “reasonable and adequate resources are needed to promote this fundamental right under threat in many parts of the world.” On behalf of … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

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Assembly of the COMECE Working Group on Ethics. Focus on EU Green Digital Certificate

The Assembly of the COMECE Working Group on Ethics met on Tuesday 18 May 2021 to exchange on the new EU Green Digital Certificate, highlighting the need not to exclude anyone from participating in social life. Members of the COMECE Working Group assessed the EU reactions to the COMECE-FAFCE document “The Elderly and the Future of Europe”, released on December 2020. The group also exchanged views on a new document on Financial Ethics to be published … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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Laudato Si’ drives radical change and the path to a just future

On 27 May, more than 100 people from all corners of the world attended the fourth Laudato Si’ Reflection Day, this year held online. Speakers offered inspiring reflections followed by exchanges with the audience on long-term thinking, the role of the Church and local communities, building on the long-lasting impacts of the encyclical Laudato Si’. Participants were welcomed by H.E. Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich S.J., the … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

The Church calls on the EU to support Lebanese people amid crisis

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the EU (COMECE) calls on the European Union to support the Lebanese population in their struggle for the preservation of Lebanon’s identity and social fabric in the face of the ongoing multi-faced crisis. The COMECE appeal builds upon the concerns recently expressed by the Lebanese Church in a letter sent to the Bishops of the EU. The Assembly … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

Invitation

Join the ESA webinar on “The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest”

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conference of the European Union (COMECE) is pleased to invite you to the webinar “The right to disconnect and the need for a European weekly common day of rest”, to be held by the European Sunday Alliance on Tuesday 1st June 2021, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm (CEST). Registration is open until 28 May 2021. Click here to register This … Continue reading »

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Ecumenical Prayer at the European Parliament with Patriarch Bartholomew

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) held an online Ecumenical Prayer for Christian Unity and for the Future of Europe on Friday 21 May 2021. The event featured a special message from His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Under the theme “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit”, the virtual … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

2021 European Laudato Si’ Reflection Day. Registration now open!

On the 6th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) invites you to join to the 2021 European Laudato Si’ Reflection Day, to be held on Thursday 27 May 2021 from 9:30 to 16:30 (CEST). The event will be an occasion to discuss the importance of long-term thinking, even in short-term sectors such … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

News

COMECE contribution on fighting child sexual abuse online

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of European Union (COMECE) submitted on Wednesday 14 April 2021 a contribution to the EU Commission’s public consultation on Child sexual abuse online, stressing the need to reinforce EU legislation and policies to better protect children online. The European Commission is gearing up to propose legislation on tackling online child sexual abuse, also establishing a European Centre to prevent … Continue reading »