European bishops Archives

Europe’s bishops mark Auschwitz anniversary denouncing hate

Jan 25, 2020

Europe’s Catholic bishops are marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with a statement denouncing anti-Semitism and the “manipulation” of the truth for political aims.

By Vanessa Gera

New policies needed to protect workers, says EU bishops’ commission

Nov 8, 2018

Politicians must act to assist workers as technology continues to transform jobs across Europe, said a committee of the European Union bishops’ commission.

By Anne Condodina

African, European bishops: Globalization demands vigilance from Church

Apr 16, 2018

While globalization at its best can enable the sharing of spiritual and material riches, it also can lead to huge destruction, the bishops of Europe and Africa said after a four-day meeting in Fatima, Portugal.

By Bronwen Dachs

New head of EU bishops’ commission sets out priorities

Mar 10, 2018

The new head of a commission representing Europe’s Catholic bishops pledged to combat populism and promote European unity.

By Catholic News Service

Church leaders say EU countries ignore pledges on religious freedom

May 5, 2017

The secretary-general of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences has criticized the lack of commitment on behalf of members of the European Union in the implementation of religious freedom guidelines set in 2013. “Freedom of religion is an absolute principle, and diplomatic and economic pressure should be used to defend it,” he said.

By Jonathan Luxmoore

Europe’s Catholic, Orthodox leaders say they’ll stand against terrorism

Jan 15, 2017

The message of the meeting of the European Catholic-Orthodox Forum said its aim was “to demonstrate the convergence of Catholics and Orthodox on major issues of social ethics” and the will of both churches to stand together in the face of “unprecedented challenges and threats against Christianity.”

By Jonathan Luxmoore