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COMECE invites the EU to join in prayer for the Conclave and honors Pope Francis with a new publication

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 »

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EU Bishops’ General Secretaries gather in Brussels to promote COMECE’s dialogue mission

The General Secretaries of the Bishops’ Conferences of the EU gathered in Brussels on Monday, 28 April 2025, to discuss and strengthen COMECE’s mission of dialogue with the institutions of the European Union so as to ensure a strong voice for the Church in Europe’s integration process and policy making. Photo Gallery The meeting included discussions on a wide variety of topics, ranging from the … Continue reading »

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SEDE VACANTE | Mgr. Crociata’s message on the passing of Pope Francis

H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), expresses deep sorrow at the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, which occurred today, Monday 21 April 2025. Read the Statement “With profound gratitude and emotion, we remember our Holy Father Francis, who tirelessly led the Church with courage and strength through years marked by multiple crises all … Continue reading »

Event

EVENT | Upcoming webinars: European Universities Alliances — An Opportunity for Catholic Universities? | 6 & 13 May 2025

COMECE and IFCU invite you to join the upcoming conference “European Universities Alliances: An Opportunity for Catholic Universities?” – a two-part webinar series taking place on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, and Tuesday, 13 May 2025, from 11:30 to 12:30 (CEST). This event will explore the challenges and opportunities that the European Universities Initiative (EUI) presents for Catholic higher education institutions. Register now! The Commission of … Continue reading »

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🇵🇱🇪🇺 Polish EU Presidency | European Churches meet with Minister for EU Affairs Adam Szłapka

A delegation from the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) met with H.E. Mr Adam Szłapka, Polish Minister for European Union Affairs, in Warsaw. The meeting took place on Monday, 7 April 2025, in the context of Poland’s ongoing Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Download COMECE-CEC Joint Contribution | Photo Gallery … Continue reading »

News

VIDEO | Debate “Europe, Church, Ecumenism in times of turmoil”

The full video recording of the debate “Europe, Church, Ecumenism in Times of Turmoil” is now available on YouTube. The conference took place on Sunday, 7 April 2025, in the context of the COMECE-CEC delegation’s meeting with Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Watch the video The event featured contributions from: Manuel Enrique Barrios Prieto, General Secretary of the Commission of the … Continue reading »

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 »

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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 »

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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 »