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Catholic youth urge European leaders to address migrant crisis with charity, understanding
This year’s written contribution by the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) Youth Net centers on... Read more
Bishops turn to Pope Leo XIV as European court considers cancellation of baptism records
The Court of Justice of the European Union is hearing a case about whether the Church’s refusal to erase names... Read more
EU bishops say Pope Leo XIV is ‘ready to listen’ to concerns about war, populism
The leadership of the European bishops’ conference said Pope Leo XIV was “welcoming, available, and ready to listen” to their... Read more
European bishops’ secretary-general: Secularization is eclipsing Christian values
The bishops of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union held their spring assembly this week, where... Read more
EU bishops call for unity and solidarity with Ukraine amid geopolitical uncertainty
The European Catholic bishops stated that “Ukraine’s struggle for peace will also be decisive for the fate of Europe and... Read more
A ‘father of Europe’ is one step closer to beatification
Servant of God Alcide De Gasperi was one of the promoters of the project for a united Europe, inspired by... Read more
Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate
“The time is mature for the appointment of an EU coordinator on combating anti-Christian hatred in Europe,” said Alessandro Calcagno,... Read more
Vatican, Catholic leaders from Europe discuss sexual abuse in the Church
The Vatican’s Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors is hosting a conference on safeguarding in the Catholic Church in... Read more
EU bishop: Elections show citizens concerned about Ukraine war
The bishop also spoke about the importance of pushing the new EU commission and parliament to reinforce diplomatic action toward... Read more
Bishops urge EU leaders to tackle voter disillusionment following elections
The bishops’ commission underscored the pressing issue of persistent voter disengagement and the alarming rise of nationalist, Euroskeptic parties. Read more
Bishop exhorts Catholics to ‘build a better Europe’ in EU elections on Sunday
In his exhortation, Bishop Mariano Crociata called on voters to exercise their obligation as citizens “responsibly, choosing candidates and parties.” Read more
Catholic bishops say abortion can ‘never be a fundamental right’ ahead of EU charter vote
Catholic bishops in the European Union reiterated that a right to abortion can never be a “fundamental” right ahead of... Read more
European bishops concerned about draft bill on medical use of ‘human substances’
The bishops stated that “as the Catholic Church we are convinced ... that human life from the beginning, including unborn... Read more
Bishops condemn European Union’s drafting of ‘right to abortion’
In its Tuesday statement, the bishops argued that the measure would constitute an “ethical indefensibility” against human rights and European... Read more
Meet the new president of the European bishops’ commission
Italian Bishop Mariano Crociata, 70, will lead the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) until 2028. Read more
European bishops call for release of Nicaraguan bishop due to stand trial for conspiracy
The president of the European bishops’ conferences has demanded “the immediate release” of Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Read more
'Women deserve better': Experts criticize EU Parliament resolution on ‘right to abortion’
Legal experts have called “inaccurate and misleading” a proposed resolution by the European Parliament to include a “right to abortion”... Read more
Catholic leader criticizes EU Parliament for backing motion on US abortion law
The motion secured 364 votes in favor, 154 against, and 37 abstentions. Read more
Catholic bishops’ commission: EU parliament resolution on US abortion law is ‘unacceptable interference’
COMECE said that adopting the resolution would ‘discredit’ the European Parliament. Read more
European Parliament backs persecution report criticized by Catholic Church
COMECE said the report ‘rendered invisible’ millions of believers persecuted for their faith. Read more
