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Seminar on Christians in the Arab World

9 May 2012

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On Wednesday 9 May, the EPP and ECR political Groups of the European Parliament will be co-organising together with COMECE a half-day Seminar on Christians in the Middle East and North Africa. For this Seminar which will focus on 'Christians in the Arab World: One year after the Arab Spring', we are inviting organisations such as Aid to the Church in NeedOpen Doors International, and Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life to submit their respective reports and analysis.  Furthermore, we are honoured to have witnesses hailing from different parts of the Middle East. This Seminar will help us to understand the extent of which the “Arab Spring” is meeting the demands for more liberal values such as democracy and human rights.

 

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Conference “Towards a Sustainable Economic Order”

22 May at COMECE

unknownCOMECE and CEC-KEK both look for a profound reflection of the European Integration process based on a search for the common good and the human dignity. We are also convinced that the roots of the financial and economical crisis are not purely to be found in the economical sphere but also ethics and spirituality have their say in this crisis. To deepen this reflection we are glad to invite you for an evening debate on the Contribution of Spirituality and Ethics: “Towards a Sustainable Economic Order”. Read more and register here

 


 

Dialogue Seminar on Religious Freedom

30 March 2012

The EU should more clearly monitor violations of Freedom of Religion both within the EU and throughout the world. This was the main request put forward by the Church and Society Commission of CEC and COMECE to the European Commission and the European External Action Service on the occasion of the Dialogue Seminar held in Brussels on 30 March. Read more



Cardinal Reinhard Marx is the new President of COMECE

COMECE Spring Plenary assembly, 21-23 March 2012


unknownThe Archbishop of Munich and Freising ( view his Biography) was elected by the Bishop Members on 22 March 2012 for a 3-year term of office as the COMECE Chair. He stated: “Regarding the economic and financial crisis, which is striking our continent, I strongly believe that the European Union has the powers and the potential to overcome this situation. A global crisis requires a common response. We need to rediscover the sense of responsibility and togetherness. This is a prerequisite for being able to solve our common problems. We are at a decisive moment for the future of Europe”. Read more


 

COMECE Spring Plenary Assembly

Interviews with Experts and Bishops on the topic of 'active ageing'

COMECE Spring Plenary Assembly

21-23 March 2012

 


The COMECE Spring Plenary Assembly will be held from Wednesday 21 to Friday 23March 2012 in Brussels. 23 COMECE Member Bishops will be present. The main topic of the Plenary will be « The European Year 2012 devoted to active ageing and intergenerational solidarity ». Besides, the Bishops delegate will renew the COMECE Permanent Committee by electing a new President and four Vice-Presidents during this Plenary session. Read More



 

Bishop's delegation from Pakistan to visit EU Officials

26-27 March 2012

unknownCOMECE together with Aid to the Church in Need will host a Delegation from Pakistan.  This delegation will be led by His Grace Joseph Coutts, Archbishop of Karachi. The delegation will arrive in Brussels on 26 March 2012; will participate in a Breakfast Meeting the following day; will meet Senior Officials at the EEAS and other European Institutions; and will eventually take the floor during the Dialogue-Seminar organised by COMECE, KEK and BEPA on Friday 30 March 2012 at the European Commission.

 


 

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