18 December 2024

COMECE advocates for the unique contribution of Religious Education at the European Schools in latest position paper

Exterior view of European school in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo: Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock) The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) publishes a position paper titled ‘Religious…
#Education & Culture
17 December 2024

Christian leaders and MEPs unite for Christmas Prayer Breakfast at the European Parliament

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) participated in the Christmas Prayer Breakfast held at the European Parliament, Strasbourg, on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. COMECE General…
#International Religious Freedom #Justice & Fundamental Rights
16 December 2024

Christian Heritage | The town of Vadstena

The bells ring to celebrate Saint Bridget, in the town of Vadstena, Sweden. (Photo: Shutterstock/Jeppe Gustafsson) This month, our ‘Christian Heritage month by month’ column presents the town…
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13 December 2024

COMECE sends letter of solidarity to the people of Ukraine

An orthodox church in Ukraine damaged by a Russian military attack. (Photo: Shutterstock/Baranov Oleksandr) The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has reaffirmed its…
#EU External Affairs
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…
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