Category Archives: media-officers-episcopal-conferences

Section for Social Communications

«The Church in Europe and the Digital Mission»

The Meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of the European Bishops’ Conferences in Rome

From 5 to 7 May 2026, the CCEE organized a meeting of the Spokespersons and Press Officers of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe on the theme “The Church in Europe and Digital Mission”, hosted in Rome by the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI) and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross. The opening greetings were delivered by H. E. Msgr. Giuseppe BATURI, Archbishop of Cagliari and … Continue reading «The Church in Europe and the Digital Mission» »

Social Communication Section

Humanity and artificial intelligence: a glimpse into the future, the Church’s commitment

In Lisbon, the meeting of Press Officers and Spokespersons of the European Bishops' Conferences

The annual meeting of communication officers of the national bishops’ conferences, organised by the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences, was held in Lisbon from 14 to 16 May. This year’s theme was “Humanity and Artificial Intelligence: a glimpse into the future, the Church’s commitment”. The theme was part of a two-year journey – which began at last year’s meeting in Cyprus – developed by … Continue reading Humanity and artificial intelligence: a glimpse into the future, the Church’s commitment »

Social Communications Section

The commitment to peace and the synodal path: what Europe are we striving for?

Meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of the European Bishops’ Conferences

The annual meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of the European Bishops’ Conferences was held in Tirana from 9 to 11 June. At the heart of the proceedings was “the commitment to peace and the synodal path”: together reflecting on the challenges facing the Church due to the conflict in Ukraine and in the light of the Synodal path initiated by Pope Francis. Welcoming … Continue reading The commitment to peace and the synodal path: what Europe are we striving for? »

Social Communications Section

Pandemic and Ecclesial Communication: new pastoral challenges

Meeting of the press officers and spokespersons for the European Bishops' Conferences

48 participants from all over Europe met online for the annual meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons for the European Bishops’ Conferences on the theme “Pandemic and ecclesial communication: new pastoral challenges”. It was a meeting to reflect on how to live up to the challenges of this time: the digital environment, new forms of socialisation and participation, potential and critical issues for communication, … Continue reading Pandemic and Ecclesial Communication: new pastoral challenges »

Social Communication Section

Communication in Crisis Situations

Meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of Bishops' Conferences of Europe

How do we deal with and communicate a crisis situation? Are there standard strategies? What is the role of the Press Office? These are some of the questions that opened the annual meeting of the Press Officers and Spokespersons of the Episcopal Conferences of Europe. 53 participants, coming from 27 European countries, arrived in Malta from 17 to 19 June to discuss important issues related … Continue reading Communication in Crisis Situations »

Press Officers and Spokepersons

Communicating Christ in Europe

The Annual Meeting in Rome

The annual meeting of the Media Officers and Spokespersons of the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe took place this year in Rome, at the invitation of the Italian Bishops’ Conference. The meetings with Pope Francis on the occasion of the Wednesday General Audience and subsequently with various people within the Dicastery for Social Communications (Press Office, Theological-Pastoral Department, etc.) were at the heart of the meeting. … Continue reading Communicating Christ in Europe »