FREEDOM OF RELIGION | Cardinal Hollerich demands the release of Bishop Rolando and the other detainees in Nicaragua
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08/02 - The President of COMECE, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, expresses the solidarity of the EU Bishops to the Catholic Church in Nicaragua which is facing deep distress due to State persecution. Cardinal Hollerich: “Release Mgr. Rolando Álvarez and the other detainees”.
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SYNOD | Cardinal Hollerich participates in the Continental Assembly of the Synod in Europe
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10/02 - H.Em. Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, President of COMECE, participated in the Continental Assembly of the Synod in Europe, held in Prague (Czech Republic) on 5-12 February 2023 by CCEE and the Czech Bishops' Conference. In an interview with Vatican News, the Cardinal commented the work of the European Synodal Assembly, expressing his satisfaction: "The Holy Spirit works in time and we must hear his call".
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PHOTO | Brussels-based Catholic organisations participate in the European Synodal Assembly in Prague
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09/02 - The Continental Assembly of the Synod in Europe featured the participation and contribution of COMECE, as well as Brussels-based Catholic organisations. In this photo, our President Cardinal Hollerich is with Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto (COMECE), Josianne Gauthier (CIDSE), Stefan Lunte (Justice and Peace Europe) and Maria Nyman (Caritas Europe).
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EARTHQUAKE | COMECE: "We pray for the people in Turkey and Syria"
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06/02 - On behalf of the EU Bishops, COMECE General Secretary Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto expressed full solidarity to the people affected by the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria. "We pray in a special way for Turkey and Syrian for the dead, the injured and all persons affected by the earthquake. May the Lord grant eternal life to the deceased, strength to the injured and consolation to the afflicted", stated Fr. Barrios Prieto.
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OPPORTUNITY | Brussels-based Catholic organisation is looking for an Advocacy Officer
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10/02 - Our partner Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) is looking for an Advocacy Officer to support the implementation of its ecology and sustainability activities in the context of EU policies. 🔗 Apply or share this news with your contacts.
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CHRISTIAN HERITAGE | The tomb of the 'Doctor of the Poor'
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10/02 - This month our 'Christian Heritage month by month' column presents the tomb of the Doctor of the Poor, the Blessed Dr Ladislaus Batthyány-Strattmann. It's an important historical, cultural and religious site in Austria.
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