Category Archives: Europe

Europe

Roberta Metsola elected President of the European Parliament

Congratulations from President Grušas

H. E. Msgr. Gintaras Grušas, Archbishop of Vilnius and President of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), congratulates Dr. Roberta Metsola on her election as President of the European Parliament. On behalf of the European bishops, the CCEE Presidency expresses its best wishes for her new position at the service of the European House, whilst hoping that work will continue on a European … Continue reading Roberta Metsola elected President of the European Parliament »

Bereavement

Hon. David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, has died

The sympathy and prayers of H.E. Msgr Grušas, CCEE President

Message of condolence for the death of Hon. David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament H. E. Msgr Gintaras Grušas, Archbishop of Vilnius and President of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), expresses the condolences and sympathy of the whole Church across Europe to the wife, Alessandra, and children Livia and Giulio, of Hon. David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, after his … Continue reading Hon. David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, has died »

CCEE-COMECE Joint Workshop

Eucharist, evangelisation and social commitment in Europe

CCEE and COMECE Presidents speak at the Eucharistic Congress in Budapest

Europe was at the centre of the reflection by Card. Angelo Bagnasco, CCEE President, and Card. Jean-Claude Hollerich, COMECE President, during the joint workshop organised by the two European bodies. Many people crowded the pavilion of the Hungexpo in Budapest, where many of the initiatives of the 52nd International Eucharistic Congress took place, to listen to the two prelates talk about “Eucharist, evangelisation and social … Continue reading Eucharist, evangelisation and social commitment in Europe »

Joint Press Release

Family associations at the service of the Church and the common good

Agreement between the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE) And the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE)

With the signature of Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), and of Atty. Vincenzo Bassi, President of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two organisations to formalise the cooperation already in place. “Pastors and families are called to be together” – affirmed Card. Bagnasco – “for the … Continue reading Family associations at the service of the Church and the common good »

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The Prayer of the Church for the Victims of the Pandemic

A Holy Mass of remembrance is celebrated each day during Lent

Throughout Lent, the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe prayed for the victims of the pandemic with a special commemoration during the Eucharistic Celebrations. It was a special way for the Church to show its closeness to the victims and their families, a sign of communion and hope for the entire continent: “We, the Bishops of Europe – stated Cardinal Bagnasco, CCEE President – … Continue reading The Prayer of the Church for the Victims of the Pandemic »

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The Church in Prayer for the Victims of the Pandemic

Each Nation to celebrate the Holy Mass on a day during Lent

From Ash Wednesday, and throughout Lent, the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences throughout our Continent invite us to pray for the victims of the pandemic. On many occasions, the bishops from all over Europe have joined their voice to that of Pope Francis to reiterate the Church’s closeness to all those struggling with the coronavirus: the victims and their families, the sick and the health … Continue reading The Church in Prayer for the Victims of the Pandemic »

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Pope Francis: Europe, find yourself!

Letter from the Holy Father for the 40th anniversary of COMECE

On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See, and the European Union and the 50th anniversary of the presence of the Holy See as Permanent Observer to the Council of Europe, Pope Francis entrusts a letter addressed to the Secretary … Continue reading Pope Francis: Europe, find yourself! »

Press Release

“Let’s all work together for a recovery that leaves no one behind”

Joint meeting of the CCEE-COMECE Presidencies

The annual CCEE-COMECE Presidencies meeting was held on Wednesday, 3 June 2020 with a special focus on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the day-to-day life in the Church and European societies, as well as on the Catholic Church’s contribution to “a just recovery that leaves no-one behind”. At the centre of the debate was the situation of the Church in Europe, together with … Continue reading “Let’s all work together for a recovery that leaves no one behind” »