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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE President calls for urgent EU action amid catastrophic crisis in DRC

As the European Parliament prepares to vote on a resolution regarding the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) later this week, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), has issued a statement on Wednesday, 12 February 2025, expressing deep sorrow and urgent concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Goma and eastern DRC. Read the … Continue reading »

Policy Areas, Press, Youth policies

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VIDEO | COMECE participates in the Article 17 TFEU meeting “The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue”

The full video recording of the Article 17 TFEU meeting, titled ‘The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue in Addressing Europe’s Future Challenges,’ is now available! The event, held at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, was hosted by MEP Antonella Sberna, Vice-President and Responsible for Article 17 implementation, and featured a contribution from COMECE. Video recording | Photo Gallery The Commission of the Bishops’ … Continue reading »

Education & Culture, Policy Areas, Press

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COMECE advocates for the unique contribution of Religious Education at the European Schools in latest position paper

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes a position paper titled ‘Religious Education in the European Schools – A Unique and Essential Contribution to the Next Generation of Europeans’ on Wednesday, 18 December 2024. The document underscores the importance of preserving the religious and testimonial dimension of faith within the educational mission of European Schools. Read Position Paper Building on … Continue reading »