Concluding the European Social Days, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, President of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences, emphasised that the Church must pursue its social commitment while avoiding the risk of becoming an NGO. All modern issues must be addressed starting from our relationship with God. For his part, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich President of the Commission of European Bishops’ Conferences, highlighted the synodal path to … Continue reading European Social Days, a new commitment of the Church rooted in the faith »

The second day of the European Catholic Social Days was devoted to the theme of digital and ecological transition. Now in this third edition, the days are organised jointly by the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences and the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union. At the beginning of the day, CCEE and COMECE, together with the Slovak Bishops’ Conference which is hosting … Continue reading European Social Days, the world to come »

From Bratislava, where the third edition of the European Catholic Social Days is taking place, we joyfully welcome Pope Francis’ invitation to bishops around the world and their priests to join him in praying for peace and in consecrating and entrusting Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. We pray daily for peace, in Ukraine and throughout the world, and we ask God … Continue reading Consecration and entrustment of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. European bishops accept Pope Francis’ invitation »

It was H.E. Msgr Stanislav Zvolenský, Archbishop of Bratislava and President of the Slovak Bishops’ Conference, who kicked off the European Social Days with a Mass in St. Martin’s Cathedral on 17 March. These days, organised by the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences and the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, represent a unique opportunity to reflect on the situation of the … Continue reading European Social Days, in search of a new beginning beyond the pandemic »