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CCEE

The European Magisterium of Pope Francis

The tribute of President Grušas

The Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences joins the universal Church in mourning the death of Pope Francis and invites all the bishops of Europe to celebrate Masses of suffrage for the soul of the pontiff and for the Catholic Church, who now faces the challenge of electing a new successor to Peter. The Pope “who came from the end of the world”, the first … Continue reading The European Magisterium of Pope Francis »

Church

Pope Francis has returned to the house of the Father

United in prayer for the eternal rest of the Holy Father

With gratitude to the Lord for the life of the Holy Father, CCEE joins the whole Church in mourning the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, which occurred on the morning of 21 April 2025. With deep sorrow, CCEE raises its prayers to the risen Lord Jesus to receive Pope Francis into the glory of heaven, together with the Virgin Mary and all the saints. … Continue reading Pope Francis has returned to the house of the Father »

Europe

Eucharistic Chain 2025: The Prayer of the Church of Europe for Ukraine and the Holy Land During Lent

The European Bishops Celebrated Holy Mass for 40 Consecutive Days to invoke Peace

From Ash Wednesday and throughout the Lenten Season, the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe celebrated Holy Mass to invoke a just and sustainable peace, especially for Ukraine and the Holy Land. The Lenten initiative, called the “Eucharistic Chain”, involved all 39 members of the CCEE, who, through the Eucharistic celebration, surrounded the entire European Continent with the embrace of the Church, as a real sign of … Continue reading Eucharistic Chain 2025: The Prayer of the Church of Europe for Ukraine and the Holy Land During Lent »

Europe

In prayer for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land

During Lent, the European Bishops praying for a just and sustainable peace

From Ash Wednesday, and during the whole Lenten season, the Church in Europe will remain gathered around the Eucharistic table to pray for peace. The initiative, involving all the CCEE members, sees each one committed to organising and celebrating at least one Holy Mass with the intention to pray for the victims of war and to invoke from the Lord “a just and sustainable peace, … Continue reading In prayer for peace in Ukraine and the Holy Land »

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 »