Category Archives: Press

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

Press Release

COMECE at the European Parliament: “Time is mature for the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred”

In the context of the 27th edition of the European Prayer Breakfast held at the European Parliament, in Brussels, on Wednesday, 4 December 2024, COMECE contributed to the conference on “Safeguarding Religious Freedom in Europe – Current challenges and future prospects”. COMECE: “The time is mature for the appointment of an EU Coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred in Europe”. Alessandro Calcagno, COMECE adviser for fundamental … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

ASSEMBLY | EU bishops reflect on Europe’s future and challenges of the new institutional cycle

The bishops of the European Union convened in Brussels from 27 to 29 November 2024 for the autumn Plenary Assembly of COMECE. Focus: peace, European integration, Single Market, the future of work in the EU and implementation of Article 17 TFEU. The Assembly coincided with the European Parliament’s vote on the new European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen. In response, COMECE President Mgr. … Continue reading »

Plenary Assembly, Press

Press Release

2024 COMECE Autumn Assembly: EU bishops to discuss the Union’s future after recent elections amid geopolitical turmoil

Bishop delegates from the Episcopates of the European Union will convene in Brussels for the COMECE Autumn Assembly, scheduled from 27 to 29 November 2024. Among others, the event will feature the participation of former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta. The assembly will focus on Article 17 of the TFEU and explore the future of the EU in the context of recent elections and the … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Plenary Assembly, Press

Invitation

EVENT | Join the Mass for Europe in Brussels on November 27th!

As part of the incoming 2024 Autumn COMECE Plenary Assembly, we warmly invite you to join us for the Mass for Europe. This celebration will take place at the Église Notre-Dame des Victoires au Sablon in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 18:30 CET. Download the poster The Mass for Europe will be celebrated by H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

News

EU Military Ordinariates gather at COMECE to discuss security challenges and promotion of peace

As part of its mission of dialogue with the European institutions, COMECE convened Military Bishops and experts from the Military Ordinariates across EU countries for a two-day meeting on 29-30 October 2024. The gathering provided a platform to discuss current and emerging challenges to peace in Europe and worldwide. Photo Gallery Amid Russia’s ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, escalating violence in the Middle East … Continue reading »

Ecology & Sustainability, Policy Areas, Press

Invitation

EVENT | COMECE-FAFCE Conference at the European Parliament: exploring Integral Human Ecology and the role of families

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) warmly invites you to attend the conference titled “Integral Human Ecology: Intergenerational Solidarity”, to be held at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 5 November 2024. Programme | Concept Note | Send us an email to register This conference aims to emphasise that integral environmental protection naturally aligns with safeguarding family life. Attendees will consider … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

Event

EVENT | COMECE invites you to the Conference “Is there a just war?” in Rome on October 25

War is always a defeat, but is it always avoidable? Even in the Third Millennium, are there circumstances that make it as tragic as it is inevitable? How does Catholic moral teaching compare with a situation of conflict that is ever closer to us? Do European history and thought still have an authoritative message to convey on these issues? On 25 October next, at the … Continue reading »

Justice & Fundamental Rights, Policy Areas, Press

News

Fruitful dialogue meeting on Freedom of Religion with the Hungarian EU Presidency

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) participated in the Article 17 TFEU conference “Shared Responsibility: Cooperation Between States and Religious Communities in Europe,” held in Budapest on Friday, 18 October 2024, under the Hungarian Presidency of the EU Council. During the event, Alessandro Calcagno, COMECE Adviser for Fundamental Rights and Article 17 TFEU matters, emphasised that similar events – where … Continue reading »

EU External Affairs, Policy Areas, Press

News

Latin American community leaders in dialogue with the EU at COMECE

A delegation of religious, indigenous and youth community leaders from five Latin American countries visited the COMECE Secretariat on Tuesday, 24 September 2024, to engage in a dialogue with EU policy-makers and representatives of faith-based organisations. Focus: impact of mining on local communities, and perspectives for a people-centred, just and sustainable transition. Photo Gallery COMECE hosted a delegation of nine religious, indigenous and youth community … Continue reading »