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“Listen to the voice of Creation”

Season of Creation: 1 September – 4 October 2022

Pope Francis’ Message for the celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation— to be held on 1 September 2022 – was published on 16 July. It has been a unique time that has seen various parts of the world devastated by the fires that have destroyed much of the planet’s green areas. In particular, our own Europe has been faced … Continue reading “Listen to the voice of Creation” »

Safeguard of the Creation Section

Earth Day

22 April 2022

Tomorrow is Earth Day, an occasion that has been celebrated since 1970 but which, only in recent years, is assuming ever greater dimensions, also due firstly to the current pandemic crisis and now the war in Ukraine. It is a deafening echo of the many wars still being fought in different parts of the globe. There is still much reflection needed on the value of … Continue reading Earth Day »

Press Release

Season of Creation 2021 – A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God

Joint statement issued by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of CCEE, and Rev. Christian Krieger, President of CEC

“My Lord, if now I have grace in your eyes, do not go away from your servant” (Gn 18: 3). In the desert, as he sat at the entrance to his tent in the hottest hour time of the day, Abraham proved himself to be welcoming and generous, and by sharing some water and a piece of bread, God’s promise was revealed to him. The … Continue reading Season of Creation 2021 – A home for all? Renewing the Oikos of God »

Social Pastoral Care Commission

Integral Human Development and the Safeguard of Creation

Webinars on the social and pastoral care of creation and society

The first of 2 webinars on current questions of development, international cooperation and safeguarding of creation organised by the CCEE Pastoral Social Care Commission took place on Wednesday 3 February. This seminar, that saw the participation of 45 experts and delegates from various Bishops’ Conferences and European ecclesial organisms that work in the social environment, opened with greetings from the President of the Commission, H. … Continue reading Integral Human Development and the Safeguard of Creation »

Press Release

Season of Creation 2020 – ‘Jubilee for the Earth’

Joint statement issued by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of CCEE, and Rev. Christian Krieger, President of CEC

25 August 2020 From 1 September to 4 October, Christians all over the world celebrate the Season of Creation, as well as the Day of Creation on 1 September. Following the tradition from previous years, in CEC and CCEE, we have taken advantage of this occasion and have encouraged our Member Churches in Europe to acknowledge these days to celebrate the richness of our faith … Continue reading Season of Creation 2020 – ‘Jubilee for the Earth’ »

Press Release

Season of Creation 2019 – The Network of Life

Joint statement issued by Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, President of CCEE, and Rev. Christian Krieger, President of CEC

1 August 2019 Since it has become a fruitful tradition between the Christian Churches in Europe – the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conferences of European Churches (CEC) – they are uniting once again this year in one voice to re-affirm responsibility for creation and issue an invitation to prayer. The Season of Creation, from 1 September until 4 October, is a … Continue reading Season of Creation 2019 – The Network of Life »

Safeguarding of Creation

Catholics in support of a sustainable financial system

First Laudato Si´ Reflection Day

The first Laudato Si’ Reflection Day took place in Brussels on 6 June with more than 70 representatives of the European Bishops’ Conferences, Catholic organisations and movements. Together they expressed their support for a sustainable financial system in Europe and the Church. Participants discussed the latest EU initiatives on the matter and shared best practises and ideas in order to strengthen the crucial role the … Continue reading Catholics in support of a sustainable financial system »