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Interreligious Dialogue Section

Interreligious Dialogue in Europe, Prospects and Possibilities

Among the topics of discussion were the spread of Islam, but also dialogue with Buddhism and Hinduism

The Section for Interreligious Dialogue of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences met in Paris from 13 to 15 September 2023. In three sessions, those responsible for interreligious dialogue within the various European Bishops’ Conferences were able to discuss different experiences of dialogue, with a particular focus on that with the Islamic world, but also with sessions devoted to dialogue with Buddhism and that with … Continue reading Interreligious Dialogue in Europe, Prospects and Possibilities »

Europe

Pastoral care in the military and pastoral decisions in the current European context

Meeting of the Military Ordinaries

On the occasion of the NATO summit, the meeting of the Military Ordinaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences also took place in Vilnius. This was an occasion to reflect together on the pastoral care of military personnel and their families, with a fraternal exchange on experiences and decisions in the current European scenario, particularly in the context of the war in Ukraine. Welcoming the military … Continue reading Pastoral care in the military and pastoral decisions in the current European context »

General Secretaries

Ecclesia in Europa and the Synod, the annual meeting of the General Secretaries

From 22 to 25 June in Tirana

From 22 to 25 June, the annual meeting of the General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences was held in Tirana, Albania, entitled: “From Ecclesia in Europa to the Synod on synodality: The Church in Europe on the move 20 years after Saint John Paull II’s Exhortation”. Welcomed by the Albanian Bishops’ Conference, the General Secretaries also had the opportunity to celebrate Holy Mass in … Continue reading Ecclesia in Europa and the Synod, the annual meeting of the General Secretaries »

Presidency

The CCEE Presidency with Pope Francis

A letter containing best wishes from the General Secretaries of the European Bishops’ Conferences is delivered to the Pope.

On 24 June, the Presidency of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences was received in audience by Pope Francis. The annual appointment with the Pope is an opportunity to take stock of CCEE’s activities and identify priorities for the Church on the Continent. Among the topics on the agenda were the presentation of the Continental Assembly of the Synod, held in Prague from 5 … Continue reading The CCEE Presidency with Pope Francis »

Presidency

Patriarch Bartholomew to Grušas: “continue our fruitful collaboration”

The CCEE President in Istanbul for Pentecost

At the invitation of the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, participated in Istanbul at the celebration of Temperance Day, which in the Orthodox calendar kicks off the Pentecost celebrations. Bartholomew called for ever greater cooperation with the CCEE, especially in the light of the “unholy war” that is taking place in Ukraine and, … Continue reading Patriarch Bartholomew to Grušas: “continue our fruitful collaboration” »

Social Communication Section

The Church and the challenge of Artificial Intelligence

The Press officers and spokespersons meet in Cyprus

The annual meeting of the press officers and spokespersons of the European Bishops’ Conferences was held in Cyprus from 24 to 26 May. This year’s theme was “The Church and the Challenge of Artificial Intelligence”. Alongside the main theme, there are two issues that are also deeply touching the life of the Church: the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate, an anniversary that requires a … Continue reading The Church and the challenge of Artificial Intelligence »

Family and Life Commission

“Lord, how can we know the way?” (Jn,14:5). The family in Europe today

The meeting of bishops and national directors

The meeting of bishops and national directors for Family and Life of the European Bishops’ Conferences was held in Bucharest from 8 to 10 May, discussing the theme: “Lord, how can we know the way?” (Jn,14:5). The family in Europe today”. In two days of work, 40 participants from 22 countries examined the situation in their nations, discussing how to spread the themes of the … Continue reading “Lord, how can we know the way?” (Jn,14:5). The family in Europe today »

Catechesis

The parish community as a place of the culture of encounter and encounter with culture

The meeting of the National Directors

From 25 to 27 April 2023, the annual meeting of the CCEE National Directors for Catechesis took place in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The theme of the meeting, which was attended by 26 participants, including bishops and national delegates from 20 European countries, was “The parish community as a place of the culture of encounter and encounter with culture”. Among the participants were H.E. Msgr. Gintaras Grušas, … Continue reading The parish community as a place of the culture of encounter and encounter with culture »

Europe

The Final Document of the Continental Assembly of the Synod is published

The concluding dossier, which also contains the final considerations and the Bishops' concluding note, was delivered to the General Secretariat of the Synod

As of today, the final document of the Continental Assembly of the Synod, which was held in Prague from 5 to 9 February 2023, is available on the Assembly website (https://prague.synod2023.org/en/)  and the website of the Council of the European Bishops’ Conferences (https://www.ccee.eu). The draft document was accepted by the Assembly in the final session on 9 February. Both in the debate immediately afterwards and … Continue reading The Final Document of the Continental Assembly of the Synod is published »