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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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New Steps for a Synodal Church in Europe

The President's speech: the challenges for the Church in Europe

The challenges for the Church in Europe are broad and range from the need to implement the synodal path desired by Pope Francis to the issues of defending life in the face of a society increasingly at the mercy of the “culture of death”, as well as various facts of recent news, including the response to abuse, artificial intelligence, and questions of justice and peace. … Continue reading New Steps for a Synodal Church in Europe »

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CCEE, the Plenary Assembly kicks off today in Malta

From the President’s initial remarks to the conclusion: all you need to know about the programme

The Plenary Assembly of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences begins this afternoon with a speech by the CCEE President, Archbishop Gintaras GRUŠAS. The Assembly, held in Malta from 27 to November 30, is entitled: “New steps for a Synodal Church in Europe”. The work of the bishops will be articulated around three main guidelines: updates on the Synod, the relationship between the Synod and … Continue reading CCEE, the Plenary Assembly kicks off today in Malta »

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 »

CCEE-CEC Joint Committee

Declaration on the Situation in the Middle East

The meeting of the CCEE-CEC Joint Committee took place from 5 to 7 November in Belgrade.  The delegation from the Conference of European Churches (CEC) with its President H. Em. Nikitas, Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain, and that of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) with its President H.E. Msgr. Gintaras Grušas, Archbishop of Vilnius, were welcomed by the Archbishop of Belgrade, H.E. … Continue reading Declaration on the Situation in the Middle East »

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 »

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For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission

The 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops underway

With the Mass celebrated on 4 October by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square, together with the new Cardinals created the College of Cardinals in the Consistory of 30 September, the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops began. The synodal assembly, entitled “For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission”, is the first stage of a journey that began in 2021 with … Continue reading For a synodal Church: communion, participation and mission »