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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
Section for Migration
“Jubilee and Migration: Walking Together in Hope”
Meeting of the Section for Migration of the CCEE Commission for Social Pastoral Care
The meeting of the Section for Migration of the CCEE Commission for Social Pastoral Care was held in Catania from 9 to 11 December on the theme: “Jubilee and Migration: Walking Together in Hope”. The event was attended by bishops and national directors from the European Bishops’ Conferences involved in migration issues, who gathered for three days of reflection, dialogue, and collaboration in the context … Continue reading “Jubilee and Migration: Walking Together in Hope”
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”
Legal Advisors
“Revision of Canon Law and Reform of the Church”
The Meeting of the Legal Advisors in Edinburgh
From 19 to 21 November 2025, at the invitation of H.E. Msgr. Leo CUSHLEY, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, a meeting of the legal advisers of the European Bishops’ Conferences was held in Edinburgh on the theme “Revision of Canon Law and Reform of the Church”. After the opening greetings from the Rev. Antonio AMMIRATI, General Secretary of the CCEE, and from H.E. Msgr. … Continue reading “Revision of Canon Law and Reform of the Church”
Family and Life
“The Christian Family: The Hope of Europe”
The Meeting of Bishops and National Directors for Family and Life
From 9 to 11 November 2025, Rome hosted a meeting of bishops and national directors for Family and Life of the European Bishops’ Conferences, organised by the CCEE Commission for Family and Life. H. E. Msgr. Leo CUSHLEY, Archbishop of St Andrews & Edinburgh and President of the CCEE Commission for Family and Life, opened the proceedings, emphasising that the Church’s teaching on marriage, family, … Continue reading “The Christian Family: The Hope of Europe”
Ecumenism
CCEE and CEC Presidents present revised Charta Œcumenica to Pope Leo XIV
Members of CCEE and CEC in Audience with the Holy Father at the Vatican
The Presidents of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) presented the revised Charta Œcumenica to His Holiness Pope LEO XIV during a private audience at the Vatican on 6 November 2025. H.E. Msgr. Gintaras GRUŠAS, Archbishop of Vilnius and President of CCEE, and H. Em. Archbishop NIKITAS of Thyateira and Great Britain, President of CEC, shared the … Continue reading CCEE and CEC Presidents present revised Charta Œcumenica to Pope Leo XIV