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Europe

‘Pilgrims of hope’ in a world of conflicts and wars

Military Ordinaries meet in Rome on the occasion of the Jubilee of Hope

Organised by CCEE, the second meeting of the Military Ordinaries of Europe, entitled ‘Military Pilgrims of Hope’, was held in Rome from 6 to 7 February 2025, on the occasion of the Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police and Security Forces, scheduled for 8 and 9 February 2025. The participants were able to share their experiences and raise questions regarding the current situation in the … Continue reading ‘Pilgrims of hope’ in a world of conflicts and wars »

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 »

Presidency

Ladislav NEMET, CCEE Vice President, created Cardinal

The CCEE’s gratitude to Pope Francis

The CCEE expresses deep gratitude to the Holy Father who, in the Ordinary Public Consistory held on 7 December in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, looked benevolently upon the Church in Europe as no fewer than 8 European prelates were created Cardinals. Among the 21 new Cardinals, the CCEE Vice President, H. E. Msgr. Ladislav NEMET, S.V.D., Metropolitan Archbishop of Belgrade (Serbia), to whom … Continue reading Ladislav NEMET, CCEE Vice President, created Cardinal »

Ecumenism

Migration & Human Trafficking as a Result of War

European Catholic-Orthodox Seminar in Crete on migration and human trafficking

The European Catholic-Orthodox Seminar was held from 3 to 5 November 2024 in Rethymno, Crete, on the theme, “Migration and Human Trafficking as a Consequence of War”. After a welcome address by H.Em. Metr. Prodromos of Rethymno and Avlopotamos who hosted the event, the working sessions were opened, introduced by the Seminar’s two co-presidents, H.Em. Nikitas Lioulias, Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain, and H.E. … Continue reading Migration & Human Trafficking as a Result of War »

Joint Committee CCEE-CEC

European churches discuss evangelisation amidst rising secularism and division

The annual meeting in Crete

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) held their annual Joint Committee meeting in Crete, focusing on evangelisation in an increasingly secular Europe. Amid challenges of disunity, polarisation, and societal conflict, leaders emphasised the urgent need for a unified Christian witness. The meeting also included a session on revising the Charta Oecumenica, a key document for Christian unity, … Continue reading European churches discuss evangelisation amidst rising secularism and division »

Eastern Catholic Churches

The Relationship Between Bishops and Priests – Fraternity and Humanity. Synod on Synodality

Meeting of the Eastern Rite Catholic Bishops in Europe

The 25th Meeting of Eastern Catholic Bishops of Europe took place in Oradea, Romania, from September 16 to 19, 2024, entitled: “The Relationship Between Bishops and Priests – Fraternity and Humanity. Synod on Synodality”. The meeting was organized under the auspices of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), on the invitation of Msgr. Virgil Bercea, Bishop of the Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Oradea. The meeting … Continue reading The Relationship Between Bishops and Priests – Fraternity and Humanity. Synod on Synodality »

Youth Commission

Strong young people rejoicing in Hope. Witnesses of Christ in Europe today

The joint meeting of the three sections in Santiago de Compostela from 19 to 22 September

“Strong young people rejoicing in Hope. Witnesses of Christ in Europe today” is the title of the joint meeting of the three sections that make up the Youth Commission, namely youth ministry, vocations, school and university, which was held in Santiago de Compostela from 19 to 22 September. This time, as in Krakow, along with the bishops and directors of the national offices, a group … Continue reading Strong young people rejoicing in Hope. Witnesses of Christ in Europe today »

Plenary Assembly/3

The final communiqué of the work

Don Antonio Ammirati is elected as new CCEE General Secretary

The Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, entitled “Pilgrims of Hope. For a Synodal and Missionary Church”, was held in Belgrade between 24 and 27 June at the invitation of H.E. Msgr. Ladislav Nemet, Archbishop of Belgrade and CCEE vice president. The proceedings, which began with greetings from the Archbishop of Belgrade and the Apostolic Nuncio to Serbia, H.E. Msgr. Santo Gangemi, … Continue reading The final communiqué of the work »