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Pope Francis receives COMECE President Mgr. Crociata to discuss about Europe

COMECE President Mgr. Mariano Crociata is received by Pope Francis on Friday, 26 January 2024. (Photo: Vatican Media/COMECE)

On Friday, January 26, 2024, H.E. Mgr. Mariano Crociata, President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), had an audience with Pope Francis. Their discussions encompassed various topics including European integration, peace, the recently agreed EU Pact on Migration, and the role of youth in our societies.

Bishop Crociata further elaborated on these discussions in an interview with AgenSIR. Read the interview below for insights into the key points addressed during the audience. The interview is available here.