Category Archives: Press

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE contribution to the 2018 Fundamental Rights Forum

In the Fundamental Rights Forum organised by EU Agency for Fundamental Rights on the topic of “Belonging”, COMECE emphasised the specific contribution of Churches in the human rights domain. In its contribution to the preparatory consultation and expert meeting, COMECE stressed the close link between “belonging” and the possibility for each human person to live alone and in community in accordance with one’s faith. Referring … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Press

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Pan-Amazon Church delegation met with EU officials

In preparations for the 2019 Pan-Amazon Synod, a Church delegation from the region met on 20 September 2018 in Brussels with high-level EU officials to promote Amazonia’s indigenous peoples’ dignity and rights. COMECE and its partners organised bilateral meetings and a dialogue event on the current situation in the region, with a particular emphasis on the respective role the Church and the EU could play … Continue reading »

Ethics, Research & Health, Policy Areas, Press

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Road Safety, COMECE launches video campaign

On the occasion of the European Day Without A Road Death, Catholic bishops launch a video campaign promoting responsibility on the road in order to reduce the number of accidents in the EU. More than 30,000 people lost their lives on European roads in 2017. Another estimated 100,000 people were seriously injured. These numbers tend to repeat every year, transforming our roads in battle fields … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

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70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. COMECE at the Holy See’s high-level Colloquium at the Council of Europe

On September 10th, 2018, COMECE participated in a high-level Colloquium celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights organised by the Holy See at the Council of Europe. Among the contributions of particular note were the ones of Mgr. Paul Richard Gallagher, His Excellency Guido Raimondi, and Prof. Emmanuel Decaux. Read their contributions below:   Media Photo Gallery Video – Introduction by … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

Amazonia’s indigenous peoples. How can the EU promote their rights?

Thursday, 20 September 2018, 12.00-14.00 COMECE office, Sq. de Meeûs 19, B-1050 Brussels This event will give you the opportunity to engage in a dialogue with a high-level delegation of the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network (REPAM) and representatives of the European institutions on the current situation of the Amazonian region. The delegation will be composed by H. Em. Cardinal Claudio Hummes (Brazil), H.Em. Cardinal Pedro Barreto … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Social & Economic Affairs

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Shaping the future of work. A faith-based contribution to the ILO centenary initiative

Organised by COMECE, CEC with Call Network, EKD, EESC, ILO ECWM, ICYCW, IYCW, J&P Germany, Uniapac, Tuesday 27 November 2018, 9:00 – 16:45 (reception starts at 8:15) European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Building VMA – Rue van Maerlant 2, 1040 Brussels The world of work faces transformative changes. Several processes and innovations, such as digitalisation, globalisation, artificial intelligence, but also the need for an … Continue reading »

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COMECE condemns attempts to divide the Church

In the face of serious attacks against the Church and the person of the Holy Father, COMECE reaffirms its support, faithfulness and trust to Pope Francis. COMECE condemns attempts to divide the Church of Christ and calls on all people of good will to work, in faith, for the development of a world of justice, truth and peace. Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich s.j. President of COMECE

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

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Climate Change: the Church and its way to COP-24

On 12 December 2015, at the end of the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP-21) that was held in Paris, 197 Parties adopted the «Paris Agreement» (PA). Entered into force on 4 November 2016, the agreement is now signed by 170 parties. Its main goal is to keep the rise of the average … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE to contribute to Pan-Amazon Synod

In view of the Synod on the Pan-Amazon region convoked by Pope Francis for October 2019, COMECE will host a high-level delegation from the Amazon region on Thursday 20 September 2018. The delegation of the Pan-Amazonian Ecclesial Network (REPAM) is due to be led by its President, H.Em. Cardinal Claudio Hummes (Brazil) and its Vice-President, H.Em. Cardinal Pedro Barreto Jimeno (Peru), and will include representatives … Continue reading »

International Religious Freedom, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE urges the EU to better protect and promote Freedom of Religion

Statistics show that more than 70% of the global population suffers from restrictions on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB). COMECE urges the EU to intensify its external action to promote the fundamental right of freedom of religion and full citizenship for all members of the communities where freedom of religious minorities are restricted. The European Parliament analysed the issue of Freedom of Religion or … Continue reading »