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Social Issues

A New Way of Doing Economics

A meeting of social experts and economists took place in Rome

The Section for Social Issues of the CCEE Social Pastoral Care Commission held its conference in Rome from 6 to 8 March 2025, with the theme “A new way of doing economics.” At the end of the meeting, the participants issued the following final communiqué. Final Communiqué A NEW WAY OF DOING ECONOMICS CCEE Section for Social Issues – Rome, 6-8 March 2025 The Section for … Continue reading A New Way of Doing Economics »

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 »

Social Issues

“A New Way of Doing Economics” in the world today

An upcoming meeting of national experts expected in Rome

The Section for Social Issues of the CCEE Social Pastoral Care Commission is organising a meeting of social experts and economists in Rome from 6 to 8 March 2025 focusing on “A New Way of Doing Economics” in the world today. Prominent speakers from across the world will address the theme from various perspectives, connecting it to a broad framework of relations to democracy, social … Continue reading “A New Way of Doing Economics” in the world today »

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 »

Migration

May the Church be a welcoming home for all

The meeting of the national directors on the zoom platform

On 20 November 2024, a webinar was held for the national directors of the Migration Section of the CCEE Commission for Social Pastoral Care. The proposed reflection was on the theme “Welcoming and integrating migrants and refugees in the quest for peace”, starting from the current situation in the world, and particularly in Europe, with a focus on activities in favour of refugees in the … Continue reading May the Church be a welcoming home for all »

Ecumenism

Migration & Human Trafficking as a Result of War

European Catholic-Orthodox Seminar in Crete on migration and human trafficking

The European Catholic-Orthodox Seminar was held from 3 to 5 November 2024 in Rethymno, Crete, on the theme, “Migration and Human Trafficking as a Consequence of War”. After a welcome address by H.Em. Metr. Prodromos of Rethymno and Avlopotamos who hosted the event, the working sessions were opened, introduced by the Seminar’s two co-presidents, H.Em. Nikitas Lioulias, Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain, and H.E. … Continue reading Migration & Human Trafficking as a Result of War »

Joint Committee CCEE-CEC

European churches discuss evangelisation amidst rising secularism and division

The annual meeting in Crete

The Conference of European Churches (CEC) and the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) held their annual Joint Committee meeting in Crete, focusing on evangelisation in an increasingly secular Europe. Amid challenges of disunity, polarisation, and societal conflict, leaders emphasised the urgent need for a unified Christian witness. The meeting also included a session on revising the Charta Oecumenica, a key document for Christian unity, … Continue reading European churches discuss evangelisation amidst rising secularism and division »

Press Release

CCEE: New Vice General Secretary and Press Officer appointed

Fr. Charbel from the Maronite Archdiocese of Cyprus and Monika from the Archdiocese of Prague complete the Secretariat team

The Presidency of the CCEE, during its meeting at the end of October, appointed Father Charbel Bteich as the new Vice General Secretary for a five-year term and Monika Klimentová as the new Press Officer of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE). Originally from Lebanon, Father Charbel is priest since 1 August 2014. He completed a Master’s Degree in Computer, Electronics and Telecommunications … Continue reading CCEE: New Vice General Secretary and Press Officer appointed »