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19 December 2024

VIDEO | COMECE participates in the Article 17 TFEU meeting “The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue”

The full video recording of the Article 17 TFEU meeting, titled ‘The Importance of Intergenerational Dialogue in Addressing Europe’s Future Challenges,’ is now available! The event, held at the European Parliament on Tuesday, 10 December…
#Youth policies

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 in the European Schools…
#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 Secretary, Fr. Manuel Barrios Prieto,…
#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 of Vadstena, with its rich…
#Education & Culture

13 December 2024

PEACE | 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 solidarity with the people of…
#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 orderly and peaceful transition of…
#EU External Affairs #International Religious Freedom