Category Archives: Comunications

Congratulations from the CCEE

A Year Together with Leo XIV

The Pope and Europe: Peace, the Christian Commitment, the Vision for the Future

On the first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s election, the Presidency of the CCEE extends its congratulations to the Holy Father on behalf of all the bishops of Europe and assures him of their constant prayers to the Lord for him and his apostolic ministry. The CCEE also thanks the Pope for his teaching and for the special attention he has given to the Churches … Continue reading A Year Together with Leo XIV »

Leo XIV, his journey to Africa and the commitment to peace

The journey of Pope Leo XIV to Africa is particularly significant. From 13 to 23 April, Leo XIV is visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Angola. From the outset, the Pope described his journey as that of a messenger of peace. Pope Leo XIV’s teaching is that of peace, beginning with his very first address from the Loggia of Blessings on 8 May 2025, following … Continue reading Leo XIV, his journey to Africa and the commitment to peace »

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 »

Church

The CCEE congratulates the new Pope, Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost is the 267th Successor of Peter

The CCEE Presidency expresses, on behalf of all the European Bishops, joy and gratitude to the Lord for the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope, and extends to the new Pope, Leo XIV, its best wishes for his ministry as the Successor of Peter at the service of the whole Church and the world. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as Prefect of the Dicastery … Continue reading The CCEE congratulates the new Pope, Leo XIV »

Press Release

CCEE: New Vice General Secretary and Press Officer appointed

Fr. Charbel from the Maronite Archdiocese of Cyprus and Monika from the Archdiocese of Prague complete the Secretariat team

The Presidency of the CCEE, during its meeting at the end of October, appointed Father Charbel Bteich as the new Vice General Secretary for a five-year term and Monika Klimentová as the new Press Officer of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE). Originally from Lebanon, Father Charbel is priest since 1 August 2014. He completed a Master’s Degree in Computer, Electronics and Telecommunications … Continue reading CCEE: New Vice General Secretary and Press Officer appointed »

Press Release

FAFCE and CCEE renew Memorandum of Understanding

To reaffirm the commitment to family associations at the service of the Church and the Common Good

FAFCE and the Council of European Bishop’s Conferences renew Memorandum of Understanding, reaffirming commitment to family associations at the service of the Church and the Common Good In a meeting in Rome between Archbishop Grušas (pictured left), the President of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE), and Vincenzo Bassi (pictured right), President of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe (FAFCE), both parties signed … Continue reading FAFCE and CCEE renew Memorandum of Understanding »

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 »

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 »