Category Archives: other-ecumenical-activities

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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 »

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 »

Ecumenism

Updated Charta Œcumenica marks a milestone towards Christian unity in Europe

A revised version officially signed in Rome by the Presidents of CCEE and CEC

With a historic step towards Christian unity, the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) launched the Updated Charta Œcumenica on 5 November 2025 in Rome. This joint document marks a milestone in the ecumenical journey of European churches, renewing their commitment to walk together in dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared witness in response to the challenges of our … Continue reading Updated Charta Œcumenica marks a milestone towards Christian unity in Europe »

Ecumenism

Presentation of the revised Charta Oecumenica

The signing ceremony in Vilnius, Lithuania

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) will officially present the revised Charta Oecumenica on 26 and 27 April 2025 in Vilnius, Lithuania. The event will bring together representatives of different Christian traditions to mark a significant milestone in ecumenism. Signed in 2001 by the presidents of CCEE and CEC, the Charta Oecumenica has been the cornerstone of … Continue reading Presentation of the revised Charta Oecumenica »

2014 – Seminar on the pastoral care of the Roma peoples

Improving the situation of Roma people in Europe: Challenges and open questions Seminar on the pastoral care of the Roma peoples Athens, Greece, 5-7 May 2014 The meeting is organised jointly with CEC (Conference of European Churches).   Program The full program of the meeting in PDF (EN – IT) Documents Communiqué adopted by the participants (DE – EN– FR– IT) {loadposition event-roma-2014}