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Synod on Synodality

A sign of support and encouragement

Meeting with the leaders of continental bodies

“The meeting with the Holy Father was for all the participants a powerful sign of support and encouragement as they continue their work for the Church’s synodal conversion.” With these words, cardinal Mario GRECH, Secretary General of the Synod, concluded the meeting of the leaders of the continental bodies (CELAM, SECAM, FABC, CCEE and FCBCO). The private audience with Pope Leo XIV brought to a close … Continue reading A sign of support and encouragement »

General Secretaries

“Being Priests in Today’s Europe: Vocation and Formation”

Belgrade hosted the meeting of the General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences

From 14 to 17 June 2026, the 53rd annual Meeting of the General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences took place in Belgrade, organised by the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) in collaboration with the International Bishops’ Conference of Saints Cyril and Methodius, on the theme “Being Priests in Today’s Europe: Vocation and Formation”. The meeting opened on Sunday, 14 June, with the celebration … Continue reading “Being Priests in Today’s Europe: Vocation and Formation” »

General Secretaries

The General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences will meet in Belgrade

The 53rd Annual Meeting dedicated to the theme of the Priesthood

From 14 to 17 June 2026, Belgrade will host the 53rd Annual Meeting of the General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences. The theme of the meeting will be “Being Priests in Today’s Europe: Vocation and Formation”. The event, organised by the CCEE, will take place at the invitation of H. Em. Card. Ladislav NEMET, SVD, Archbishop of Belgrade and Vice-President of the CCEE. The … Continue reading The General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences will meet in Belgrade »

CCEE - SECAM Seminar

10th CCEE–SECAM Seminar took place in Luxembourg

Dedicated to evangelisation and the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality

From 25 to 28 May 2026, delegations of Bishops from Europe and Africa gathered in Luxembourg for the 10th CCEE–SECAM Seminar, under the theme “Evangelisation and Synodality: Continental Pathways”.The meeting, hosted by the Archdiocese of Luxembourg and by H.Em. Card.  Jean-Claude HOLLERICH, Archbishop of Luxembourg and Vice-President of CCEE, continued the long-standing fraternal collaboration between the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences and the Symposium … Continue reading 10th CCEE–SECAM Seminar took place in Luxembourg »

CCEE - SECAM Seminar

Bishops from Europe and Africa to meet in Luxembourg

A seminar dedicated to evangelisation and the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality

From 25 to 28 May 2026, a delegation of bishops from the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and from the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) will meet in Luxembourg for a Seminar on the theme “Evangelisation and Synodality: Continental Pathways”. The meeting, which since 2004 has provided a valuable opportunity for the exchange of information and shared reflection on the … Continue reading Bishops from Europe and Africa to meet in Luxembourg »

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» »

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 »

Commission for Youth

“Be Prophets in the Digital World!” (Leo XIV). Inhabiting New Spaces with Pastoral Creativity

Joint meeting of the three Sections of the CCEE Commission for Youth

On 21 April the joint meeting of the three sections of the CCEE Commission for Youth – Section for Vocations, Section for Youth Ministry, Section for School and university – took place with the theme: “Be Prophets in the Digital World!” (Leo XIV). Inhabiting New Spaces with Pastoral Creativity. The event was attended by bishops, directors and delegates from the European Bishops’ Conferences working in … Continue reading “Be Prophets in the Digital World!” (Leo XIV). Inhabiting New Spaces with Pastoral Creativity »

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 »