#European Union

European elections. Msgr. Hérouard (France): “A message of hope for a fear-stricken Europe”

The Archbishop of Dijon and Vice-President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) comments on…

EU-Council of Europe: history classes, a “toolbox” to debunk fake news and promote critical thinking

European Council: agreement on support to Ukraine. EU Bishops (COMECE), a sign of continuity in our “efforts to support” the country “devastated by the war”

Comece: plenary assembly of the EU Bishops. Silva Pereira (vice president of EP) about 2024 election, “the Bishops have a role to play in explaining people what is at stake”

COMECE. Msgr. Crociata: “Our commitment towards unity and peace – the major challenges facing Europe today”

“The EU was born as a peace project. Our experience today, and in this year in particular, is a sad…

European Union: Comece Assembly in Rome from 22nd to 24th March to elect the new Presidency. Meeting with Pope Francis and dialogue with Minister Tajani

Ukraine. Card. Hollerich: We are asking for a ceasefire that may bring peace”. “We do all we can so that the impossible may become possible”

“We must do everything possible to have a just peace and all efforts must be aimed at reconciliation, for there…

European Commission: EU opens its doors to Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. Von der Leyen “historic day”

EU: Comece, “Europe, renew your vocation to promote peace”. Calling on the European Council to grant Ukraine EU candidate status

Leaders of the Christian Churches in Europe: “May the shock of war yield a show of solidarity”

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich SJ, president of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union ( COMECE) and Rev…

Sanctions against Russia in place. Kessler: “Europe has been late in responding”

After having worked on negotiations with governments for days, the EU closes its airspace and intensifies sanctions against Russia over…