18/07/2023
Statement of the COMECE Commission on Ethics “The Ethical Indefensibility of an EU Fundamental Right to Abortion” [EN]
Press Release
COMECE on the “ethical indefensibility” of an EU fundamental right to abortion
In the context of the public debate on including a supposed right to abortion in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, COMECE publishes the statement ‘The Ethical Indefensibility of an EU Fundamental Right to Abortion’ elaborated by its Commission on Ethics. Read the Statement The document argues that the respect for the inalienable dignity of every human being in every stage of life – especially … Continue reading
Press Release
COMECE invites you to join its panel discussion at World Youth Day in Lisbon
The COMECE Youth Net will hold the panel discussion entitled “Christian testimonies between faith and social engagement” on Thursday 3 August 2023 in the framework of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal. The event will be a unique chance to rediscover the involvement of Christians in politics, society ad culture in Europe and the world. The event will involve speakers from different fields, countries and … Continue reading
13/07/2023
COMECE President Mgr. Crociata’s speech during webinar on civil society recommendations to the EU [IT]
Czech Republic
Christian ARTworks: Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (Diocese of Hradec Králové)
This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, the only surviving medieval Gothic church in the area of the Diocese of Hradec Králové, in the Czech Republic. Click here for more info The Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the principal church of the Diocese of Hradec Králové in the Czech Republic. The Cathedral was probably founded … Continue reading
Press Release
COMECE and its partners share key messages in view of the upcoming EU-CELAC Summit
In the run-up to the EU-CELAC Summit taking place next week, COMECE, together with CELAM, Caritas Europa and Caritas LAC, launches on Tuesday 11 July 2023 a series of short videos advocating for a people-centered and just partnership between the two regions. COMECE President Mgr. Crociata: “The Summit should be also an opportunity to promote a culture of encounter and peace.” In view of the … Continue reading
07/07/2023
COMECE President’s speech on the occasion of the 10th anniversary since Croatia is in the EU [IT]
News
COMECE joins a global faith leaders appeal for a robust EU due diligence law
COMECE joins on Wednesday 5 July 2023 the appeal of faith leaders across the world urging for a strong EU due diligence legislation. General Secretary Fr. Barrios Prieto: “It would be an important step towards a sustainable economy that serves people and respects the planet”. Read the Statement The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) supports the statement endorsed by more … Continue reading
30/06/2023
Speech of the COMECE General Secretary to the Interparliamentary Assembly on Orthodoxy [EN]
