Charta Oecumenica

Guidelines for the Growing Cooperation among the Churches in Europe

The revised Charta Oecumenica marks a significant milestone in the ecumenical journey of the Churches in Europe. 25 years on, the Charta remains a key reference document for fostering cooperation, dialogue, and common witness among Christian Churches across the continent. The revision of the Charta was undertaken by a working group mandated by the Joint Committee of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) … Continue reading Charta Oecumenica »

CCEE Annual Report

CCEE ANNUAL REPORT 2023-24 To download the publication (click here) 2022-23 To download the publication (click here) 2021-22 To download the publication (click here) 2020-21 To download the publication (click here) 2019-20 To download the publication (click here) 2018-19 To download the publication (click here) 2017-18 To download the publication (click here) 2016-17 This year, the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) published the … Continue reading CCEE Annual Report »

Leo XIV, his journey to Africa and the commitment to peace

The journey of Pope Leo XIV to Africa is particularly significant. From 13 to 23 April, Leo XIV is visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Angola. From the outset, the Pope described his journey as that of a messenger of peace. Pope Leo XIV’s teaching is that of peace, beginning with his very first address from the Loggia of Blessings on 8 May 2025, following … Continue reading Leo XIV, his journey to Africa and the commitment to peace »

April 2026

Easter Wishes

The Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) wishes you a Holy Easter!

Press Release

“Today Who Is My Neighbor”

CCEE–CEI Conference: Health is not a Luxury but a Condition for Peace

On March 18, the event “Today Who Is My Neighbor” was held in Rome, promoted by the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI), and the World Health Organization (WHO). During the meeting, some data from the Second European Report on the State of Health Equity (HESRi2) were presented. “Health cannot be a luxury for the few. On the contrary, … Continue reading “Today Who Is My Neighbor” »

The CCEE President Gintaras Grušas: Evil does not have the final word

On 9 March, the President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), H.E. Msgr. Gintaras GRUŠAS, Archbishop of Vilnius, celebrated Holy Mass for peace at the Shrine of Divine Mercy in Vilnius, Lithuania, as part of the Eucharistic Chain, the CCEE Lenten initiative uniting Churches across Europe in prayer for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land, and throughout the whole world. The CCEE President … Continue reading The CCEE President Gintaras Grušas: Evil does not have the final word »

Europe

United in prayer for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land

During Lent, the European Bishops praying for an unarmed and disarming peace

Once again, this year, from Ash Wednesday and throughout Lent, the Church in Europe wishes to gather around the Eucharistic table to invoke peace. The appointment, which involves all CCEE members, sees each national Bishops’ Conference committed to organising at least one Mass to pray for the victims of war and to invoke from the Lord an “unarmed and disarming peace” in Ukraine, the Holy Land … Continue reading United in prayer for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land »

Press Release

Christian Unity as an Instrument of Peace

The CCEE Presidency Invites to Prayer for Peace during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Following the signing of the updated Charta Oecumenica that took place in Rome on 5 November 2025, H.E. Msgr. Gintaras GRUŠAS, President of the CCEE, relaunches the reception phase of the Charta in Europe by issuing a heartfelt appeal to the Presidents of the European Catholic Bishops’ Conferences to dedicate a special prayer intention for peace during the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, as this … Continue reading Christian Unity as an Instrument of Peace »

Interreligious Dialogue

“Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic–Muslim Dialogue”

Meeting of the Section for Interreligious Dialogue of the CCEE Commission for Evangelisation and Culture

Over thirty participants, representatives of European Bishops Conferences, theologians and witnesses, from 20 European countries gathered in Augsburg, the historic city of peace, for a meeting of the CCEE Section for Interreligious Dialogue from 26 to 28 November. The theme of the meeting was: “Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic-Muslim Dialogue”. In welcoming those gathered, H.E. Msgr. Bertram MEIER, Bishop of Augsburg quoted … Continue reading “Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic–Muslim Dialogue” »