Category Archives: Press

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Film Screening & Launch of the New European Bauhaus Lab – Brussels, Thursday 10 April

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), together with the Chapel for Europeand the Future for Religious Heritage (FRH) are pleased to invite you to the film screening of “Making Dust”, a documentary film for an insightful exploration of the loss of churches and their lasting impact on our communities. The event will take place at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, on Thursday, 10 April 2025 … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

ASSEMBLY | EU bishops issue ‘Looking to Europe with Hope’ declaration during plenary Assembly in Rome

The bishops of the European Union convened in Nemi (Italy) from 26 to 28 March 2025 for the spring Plenary Assembly of COMECE. Following a series of dialogue sessions with Vatican, EU and academic representatives, the bishops elaborated and issued the declaration “Looking to Europe with hope”. Declaration | Message to Pope Francis | Card. Parolin’s speech | Photo Gallery The declaration Deeply concerned about the … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

EU bishops to discuss Europe’s unity and its role as a global actor for peace

Bishop delegates from the Episcopates of the European Union will convene in Nemi (Italy) for the COMECE Spring Assembly, scheduled to take place from 26 to 28 March 2025. The event will focus on renewing Europe’s internal unity and its commitment to being a global actor for peace. Among others, the Assembly will feature the participation of Cardinal Parolin, Archbishop Gallagher, and Presidents Mario Monti … Continue reading »

Press

Press Release

COMECE warmly welcomes Archbishop Auza’s appointment as new Apostolic Nuncio to the EU

The Commission of the Bishops Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly congratulates H.E. Mgr Bernardito Cleopas Auza on his appointment as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, officially announced today, Saturday 22 March 2025. Today, Saturday 22 March 2025, Pope Francis appointed H.E. Mgr Bernardito Cleopas Auza, Archbishop of Suacia, as the new Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, succeeding the late Mgr Noël … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

COMECE assesses EC proposed ‘First Omnibus package’

In view of the upcoming inter-institutional negotiations on the ‘First Omnibus package’ proposal published by the European Commission, COMECE presents its assessment and comments in a document issued on Thursday, 20 March 2025, emphasising that the proposed amendments should not distort or neutralise the EU’s landmark sustainability laws. Download Document The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) acknowledges the efforts to … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

News

French bishops’ conference delegation visits COMECE

A delegation from the French Bishops’ Conference (CEF) visited the Secretariat of COMECE on Monday, 10 March 2025, to meet its advisers and receive an update on recent actions taken by COMECE as part of its mission of dialogue with the institutions of the European Union. Photos of the meeting The visit to the Secretariat provided a valuable opportunity to exchange information on key EU … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

STATEMENT | EU bishops call for European unity and solidarity with Ukraine amid geopolitical uncertainty

In the context of increasing complexity and geopolitical uncertainty surrounding peace in Ukraine, the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) issued a statement on Tuesday, 4 March 2025, expressing strong support for Ukraine. COMECE: “Ukraine’s struggle for peace will also be decisive for the fate of Europe and the world”. Download the Statement: EN | FR | DE … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

News

COMECE shares concerns for the dignity and presence of the people of Gaza

In the wake of the ongoing tragedy unfolding in the Holy Land, particularly in the Gaza Strip, COMECE echoes the humanitarian plea issued on Friday, 14 February 2025, by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem. The local Christian leaders express their concern about the “grave threat of mass displacements” and call for the “protection of the dignity and presence of the people … Continue reading »

International Religious Freedom, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

COMECE President calls for long-term peacebuilding in Syria: “Christians are an essential part of the country”

H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), issued a statement on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, expressing deep concern for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria, which persists more than a decade after the outbreak of conflict. Mgr. Crociata: “Christians communities are an integral and essential part of the history and culture of the region for … Continue reading »