12 January 2024
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NEWS | “Jacques Delors dedicated his life to others”, says COMECE First Vice-President Mgr. Hérouard
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06/01 - The First Vice-President of COMECE and Archbishop of Dijon, Mgr. Antoine Hérouard, delivered a heartfelt homily during the obsequies of the late President of the EU Commission, Jacques Delors, held in Fontaine-la-Gaillarde (France).
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Mgr. Hérouard articulated Delors’ vision, stating that “he wanted to give a new meaning to political action, rooted in the commandment of Christian love.” In an earlier interview with Vatican News, Mgr. Hérouard highlighted that “Delors was concerned to root the European institutions in humanist values. There was probably a point at which his faith and his office converged.”
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ARTICLE | Insightful article on Jacques Delors and its crucial role in shaping Article 17 TFEU
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10/01 - In remembrance of Jacques Delors, we share an insightful article written by Michal Matlak on Revue Esprit. Among the many contributions of the former three-time President of the European Commission, Matlak highlights his crucial role in shaping Article 17 EU-Churches dialogue.
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STATEMENT | COMECE raises the alarm about the potential risks of the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
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22/12 - In response to the recently reached agreement on the new EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, COMECE issued a statement raising the alarm about the potential risk that “the European Union will fail to protect the right to asylum and other human rights”.
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PEACE | "We should all work for a global architecture of peace rooted in multilateralism and international law", states COMECE
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12/01 - In the context of the continuing increase of tension and violence in Europe's neighbouring and in the world, we invite you to read and share with your network the declaration on peace issued by the EU Bishops during the last COMECE Assembly.
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VIDEO | Dialogue on Integral Ecology between Christians and Socialists
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12/01 - Following an audience with the Holy Father, DIALOP Network holds on 11-13 January a transversal dialogue conference on Integral Ecology between Christians and Socialists/Marxists. DIALOP is a project of dialogue involving intellectuals, academics, politicians, activists and students from several European Countries. COMECE is represented by its General Secretary Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto.
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EVENT | What are the challenges of Ecumenism today?
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10/01 - In the framework of the week for Christian Unity, we invite you to participate in the conference "Challenges of Ecumenism today" to be held at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 19:00. Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto is among the panelists.
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EVENT | Webinar on sustainable food system and the role of the EU food policies
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10/01 - We encourage you to register and participate in the webinar "Our Daily Bread: Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems from Faith to Action" to be held by the Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) on Thursday, 25 January 2024 at 14:00 (CET).
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The event will be an excellent opportunity to exchange on sustainable food systems, agriculture, and the role of EU food policies. COMECE adviser on Ecology, Energy, and Agriculture, Johannes Moravitz, is among the panelists.
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SPEECH | President Mgr. Crociata addresses the participants of a Laudato Si Movement meeting
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20/12 - COMECE President Mgr. Mariano Crociata participated in a recent meeting of the Laudato Si' Movement stating that "COMECE is ready to collect and develop suggestions, forwarding them to EU institutions, to promote a healthier more liveable world, for all of us and for future generations".
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OPPORTUNITY | COMECE launches its 2024 internship programme
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12/12 - COMECE launched its Internship Programme for Fall 2024, aiming to offer participants a comprehensive understanding of the European Union policy and decision-making processes, along with honing their advocacy skills.
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Interns will have the chance to immerse themselves in the dynamic world of EU policy, gaining insights into the complexities of decision-making and contributing to the advocacy efforts of COMECE.
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The placement is designed for a flexible duration, allowing interns to engage for a minimum of 3 months and up to a maximum of 5 months. The internship is set to begin in September 2024. Applications will be accepted until 16 February 2024.
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VIDEO | Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development reflects on the opportunities and challenges of Artificial Intelligence
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01/01 - In the context of the World Day of Peace, Card. Michael Czerny, Sr. Alessandra Smerilli and Fr. Christian Barone, of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, issued a video inviting to reflect on the opportunities and challenges that technologies based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) present us with, and on why it is important for the Church to be part of the public discussion around AI.
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Next at COMECE
COMECE General Secretary Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto will be participating in a Transversal dialogue conference on Integral Ecology between Christians and Socialists/Marxists. Click here to watch the conference can be watched on live streaming.
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COMECE will participate in the High-Level EU-Religious Leaders dialogue meeting on the European Way of Life in the context of instability. COMECE will be represented by Mgr. Mariano Crociata (President) and Mgr. Theodorus C. M. Hoogenboom (Dutch Bishop Delegate).
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Conference "Challenges of Ecumenism today" to be held at the Chapel for Europe, Brussels, at 19:00 (CET). The event is organised in the framework of the week for Christian Unity. More info
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COMECE President Mgr. Mariano Crociata and Adviser Emilio Dogliani will participate in the centenary celebration meeting of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) taking place in Rome. The organisation represents over 200 Catholic universities throughout the world.
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In the context of the Belgian EU Presidency, COMECE and CEC will meet with the Permanent Representative of Belgium to the European Union.
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Online meeting of the COMECE Standing Committee. The meeting will be presided over by Mgr. Mariano Crociata.
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JESC webinar "Our Daily Bread: Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems from Faith to Action" to be held at 14:00 (CET). Info & Registration
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Justice and Peace Europe “Prayer and Breakfast” on Artificial Intelligence and peace.
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A group of Italian students will visit COMECE to learn more about its mission of dialogue with the EU institutions, as well as its advocacy work on education and youth. The meeting is facilitated by Don Bosco International (DBI).
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Breakfast event of the European Sunday Alliance (ESA). Click here for more information about the Alliance and its activity.
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