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11 December 2024

COMECE advocates for peaceful transition in Syria

Heavily damaged Christian church in Zabadani, Syria. (Photo: Mass Media/Shutterstock) “The bishops of the European Union are closely monitoring developments in Syria and express their hope for an…

#EU External Affairs #International Religious Freedom

6 December 2024

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

(Photo: EP) 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…

#Justice & Fundamental Rights

3 December 2024

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

EU Bishops during a session of the 2024 Assembly of COMECE. (Photo: COMECE/Ada Lushi) The bishops of the European Union convened in Brussels from 27 to 29 November…

20 November 2024

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

H.E. Mgr. Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations speaking at 2023 COMECE Spring Assembly, in Rome. (Photo: Cristian Gennari/Siciliani/COMECE) Bishop delegates from the Episcopates of the European Union will…

12 November 2024

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…

#Justice & Fundamental Rights

31 October 2024

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…