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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 »

Family and Life Commission

“I have come so that they might have life and have it to the full” (Jn 10:10): Promoting the Three Stages of Life

The online meeting of the Bishops and National Directors

On 6 May 2024 the Family and Life Commission of the CCEE organised an online conference for delegates of European Bishops’ Conferences entitled, ‘I have come so that they might have life and have it to the full’ (John 10:10): Promoting the Three Stages of Life. 30 delegates joined from 20 Bishops’ Conferences to hear the three speakers give their presentation regarding each of the … Continue reading “I have come so that they might have life and have it to the full” (Jn 10:10): Promoting the Three Stages of Life »

Catechesis Section

Synodality Formation in Catechesis

Meeting of the National Directors

On 24 April 2024, the Catechesis Section of the CCEE Evangelisation and Culture Commission organised a webinar for the national directors from the European countries entitled: Synodality Formation in Catechesis. The event was attended by 35 delegates from 23 European Bishops’ Conferences. Among the participants were H.E. Msgr. Zbigņevs Stankevičs, President of the Evangelisation and Culture Commission, H.E. Msgr. Duro Hranić, Head of the Catechesis … Continue reading Synodality Formation in Catechesis »

Legal Advisors

The reforms of Pope Francis and the effects in the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe

Meeting of the National Experts in Malta

The impact had of both the reforms of the Curia and the process for reserved crimes on the organisation of the particular Churches was the focus of the meeting of the Legal Advisors of the European Bishops’ Conferences, held in Malta from 30 November to 1 December. The meeting, organised to take place immediately after the work of the Plenary Assembly of the Council of … Continue reading The reforms of Pope Francis and the effects in the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe »

Plenary Assembly/4

Final Communiqué

New Steps for a synodal Church in Europe

The CCEE Plenary Assembly took place in Malta from 27 to 30 November at the invitation of the Archbishop of Malta, Charles J. SCICLUNA. The Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences, united in the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, debated the developments of the Synod, with a particular focus on the ministry of the bishop in a synodal Church and the role of supranational structures. In … Continue reading Final Communiqué »

Plenary Assembly/3

Cardinal Grech and the role of the Bishop in a synodal Church

A report in the second working session

In the second working session of the CCEE Plenary Assembly, Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary of the Synod, gave an address on the synodal process and how synodality applies to the episcopal charism. The session is part of the Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, which is being held in Malta from 27 to 30 November. The theme of the plenary is “New … Continue reading Cardinal Grech and the role of the Bishop in a synodal Church »

Press Release

New steps for a synodal Church in Europe

The next CCEE Plenary Assembly in Malta, from 27 to 30 November 2023

The next Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) will be held in Valletta (Malta) from 27 to 30 November, entitled “New steps for a synodal Church in Europe”. The three main themes of the meeting will be. – Cardinal Mario Grech, General Secretary of the Synod, will present the work of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops … Continue reading New steps for a synodal Church in Europe »

Synod

Grušas: may man be open to the peace that comes from God

The homily from the Mass celebrated at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's

It is an appeal to mankind to be open to the peace that comes from God, that was launched by Archbishop Gintaras Grušas in the homily from the Mass celebrated at the opening of the day at the Synod of Bishops. The focus is, of course, also on the situation in the Holy Land which the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences is following closely, but … Continue reading Grušas: may man be open to the peace that comes from God »