The Secretariat of COMECE is looking for a person capable of monitoring EU legal proposals and policies related to social, economic and sustainability issues from the perspective of the social teaching of the Church. More information To do this the person should have an excellent knowledge on the Social Doctrine of the Church, especially on integral ecology, the Encyclical letter Laudato sì and the Economy … Continue reading »

Pope Leo XIV received the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union in audience at Vatican City on Friday, 23 May 2025. This marked the first official meeting between COMECE and the Holy Father. Photo Gallery Led by its President, H.E. Mgr Mariano Crociata, the COMECE delegation introduced itself and engaged in discussion with the Holy Father on the current … Continue reading »

The members of the Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) will be received in audience by the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, on Friday, 23 May 2025 at 9:00 A.M. The audience will take place at the Vatican. A meeting with the press will follow the audience. The COMECE delegation will be composed as follows: Mgr. Mariano Crociata … Continue reading »

In a note published on Thursday, May 8, 2025, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), expressed joy and deep gratitude to the Lord for the new Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV. Download the note EN | IT “With great joy and deep gratitude to the Lord, we welcome the news of the election of the … Continue reading »

In anticipation of Europe Day, which will be celebrated tomorrow, Friday, May 9, 2025, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has released a declaration by its President, Mgr. Mariano Crociata. Europe Day commemorates the Schuman Declaration, which laid the foundation for the European Union by promoting peace and unity among European nations. The full text follows below. Download the Statement … Continue reading »

Today, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, on this day marked by the opening of the Conclave, the President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Mgr. Mariano Crociata, invites everyone to join “spiritually, accompanying with prayer the delicate task of the College of Cardinals.” In this context, COMECE announces the publication of the volume “Pope Francis and Europe – A collection … Continue reading »