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Interreligious Dialogue

“Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic–Muslim Dialogue”

Meeting of the Section for Interreligious Dialogue of the CCEE Commission for Evangelisation and Culture

Over thirty participants, representatives of European Bishops Conferences, theologians and witnesses, from 20 European countries gathered in Augsburg, the historic city of peace, for a meeting of the CCEE Section for Interreligious Dialogue from 26 to 28 November. The theme of the meeting was: “Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic-Muslim Dialogue”. In welcoming those gathered, H.E. Msgr. Bertram MEIER, Bishop of Augsburg quoted … Continue reading “Nostra Aetate, 60 Years On: Perspectives on Catholic–Muslim Dialogue” »

Legal Advisors

“Revision of Canon Law and Reform of the Church”

The Meeting of the Legal Advisors in Edinburgh

From 19 to 21 November 2025, at the invitation of H.E. Msgr. Leo CUSHLEY, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, a meeting of the legal advisers of the European Bishops’ Conferences was held in Edinburgh on the theme “Revision of Canon Law and Reform of the Church”. After the opening greetings from the Rev. Antonio AMMIRATI, General Secretary of the CCEE, and from H.E. Msgr. … Continue reading “Revision of Canon Law and Reform of the Church” »

Family and Life

“The Christian Family: The Hope of Europe”

The Meeting of Bishops and National Directors for Family and Life

From 9 to 11 November 2025, Rome hosted a meeting of bishops and national directors for Family and Life of the European Bishops’ Conferences, organised by the CCEE Commission for Family and Life. H. E. Msgr. Leo CUSHLEY, Archbishop of St Andrews & Edinburgh and President of the CCEE Commission for Family and Life, opened the proceedings, emphasising that the Church’s teaching on marriage, family, … Continue reading “The Christian Family: The Hope of Europe” »

Ecumenism

CCEE and CEC Presidents present revised Charta Œcumenica to Pope Leo XIV

Members of CCEE and CEC in Audience with the Holy Father at the Vatican

The Presidents of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) presented the revised Charta Œcumenica to His Holiness Pope LEO XIV during a private audience at the Vatican on 6 November 2025. H.E. Msgr. Gintaras GRUŠAS, Archbishop of Vilnius and President of CCEE, and H. Em. Archbishop NIKITAS of Thyateira and Great Britain, President of CEC, shared the … Continue reading CCEE and CEC Presidents present revised Charta Œcumenica to Pope Leo XIV »

Ecumenism

Updated Charta Œcumenica marks a milestone towards Christian unity in Europe

A revised version officially signed in Rome by the Presidents of CCEE and CEC

With a historic step towards Christian unity, the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) launched the Updated Charta Œcumenica on 5 November 2025 in Rome. This joint document marks a milestone in the ecumenical journey of European churches, renewing their commitment to walk together in dialogue, mutual understanding, and shared witness in response to the challenges of our … Continue reading Updated Charta Œcumenica marks a milestone towards Christian unity in Europe »

Section for Culture

“Europe and Christian Culture”

The meeting of the Bishops and National Directors for Culture in Turin

From 28 to 30 October, the historic Palazzo Madama in Turin hosted the meeting of the bishops and national directors responsible for culture within the European Bishops’ Conferences, organised by the Section for Culture of the CCEE’s Commission for Evangelisation and Culture. Before the working sessions began, participants were welcomed by Prof. Giovanni Carlo Federico VILLA, Director of the Palazzo Madama – Turin Civic Museum … Continue reading “Europe and Christian Culture” »

Synod on Synodality

European Synodal Task Force Begins its Work in Rome

Walking Together in the Implementation Phase

On the occasion of the Jubilee of Synodal Teams and Participatory Bodies, the members of the European Synodal Task Force held their meeting in Rome, at the CCEE premises, on 24 October 2025. For the Implementation Phase of the Synod on Synodality, the European Continental Synodal Team, coordinated by H. Em. Card. Jean-Claude HOLLERICH, SJ, Vice President of CCEE, has been composed from 39 delegates … Continue reading European Synodal Task Force Begins its Work in Rome »

CCEE-CEC Joint Committee

The CCEE-CEC Joint Committee and the signing of the updated Charta Œcumenica

Pope Leo XIV to receive the participants at the signing ceremony in Audience

From 4 to 6 November 2025, the Joint Committee of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) will meet in Rome. There will be two key moments of the meeting: the ceremony for the signing of the updated Charta Œcumenica, that will take place on 5 November 2025 in the Church of the Martyrdom of Saint Paul at the … Continue reading The CCEE-CEC Joint Committee and the signing of the updated Charta Œcumenica »

Section for Culture

“Europe and Christian Culture”

Meeting of the Bishops and National Directors

Gathered from all the Bishops’ Conferences of Europe, the bishops and national directors responsible for culture will meet in Turin from 29 to 30 October, for the meeting organized by the Section for Culture of the CCEE Commission for Evangelization and Culture. The aim of the meeting, entitled “Europe and Christian Culture”, is to launch a reflection on what the cultural and moral contribution of … Continue reading “Europe and Christian Culture” »

Plenary Assembly /3

Final Communiqué

European Bishops Call for Prayer for Peace and Missionary Engagement on the Continent

At the invitation of H.E. Msgr. José ORNELAS CARVALHO, S.C.I., Bishop of Leiria-Fátima and President of the Portuguese Bishops’ Conference, the Plenary Assembly of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) was held in Fátima from 7–10 October 2025. During the Assembly, the Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences reflected on the theme: “How to be Missionary Disciples in a Secularised Europe.” In his opening … Continue reading Final Communiqué »