Category Archives: Presidency

Europe

Archbishop Grušas visits Ukraine

The CCEE President at war sites

Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius, President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, who is currently on a trip to Ukraine, visited the martyred cities of Irpin and Bucha and met with wounded soldiersHe took part in the Synod of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, held in Przemyśl, Poland. From there, he crossed the border, met with wounded Ukrainian soldiers, celebrated mass at the end … Continue reading Archbishop Grušas visits Ukraine »

CCEE Presidency

In the name of God, stop

Appeal for peace in Ukraine

From Florence, where the “Mediterranean, Frontier of Peace” meeting is currently taking place, His Excellence Msgr Gintaras Grušas, Archbishop of Vilnius and President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), makes a heartfelt appeal for peace in Ukraine. The Churches in Europe strongly condemn what has happened tonight in Ukraine. We must act together, and with determination, to put an immediate end to the … Continue reading In the name of God, stop »

CCEE Presidency

Appeal to Europe for the situation in Ukraine

H.E. Msgr. Grušas, CCEE President, invites us to pray for the gift of peace in Ukraine

The Presidency of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, giving voice to the Bishops of the European Continent in this dramatic moment of tension around Ukraine, wishes to express its closeness to the Churches in Ukraine and to all its people. They invite the international community to offer its support to the country in the face of the danger of a Russian military offensive. While … Continue reading Appeal to Europe for the situation in Ukraine »

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 »

BEREAVEMENT

Msgr Aldo Giordano, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, has died

He was the CCEE General Secretary for 13 years

On hearing the sad news of the death of His Excellence Monsignor Aldo Giordano, the Presidency and the Secretariat of the CCEE extend their sympathy to the family of Fr Aldo and his collaborators in Brussels and invoke the Lord of Life to welcome into Heaven his faithful servant, a man of dialogue and peace. The European bishops and, in particular, the Council of European … Continue reading Msgr Aldo Giordano, Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, 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 »

CCEE Presidency

Appeal to Europe for Lebanon

Together with Pope Francis we pray for the gift of peace and stability

Accepting the invitation of Pope Francis to pray for Lebanon, the CCEE Presidency, on behalf of the Bishops throughout the continent, joins “our brothers and sisters of faith and humanity in Lebanon” and invokes the gift of peace and stability together with a renewed commitment to support the Country of the Cedar. Making their own “the requests of the Assembly of Patriarchs and Catholic Bishops … Continue reading Appeal to Europe for Lebanon »