European bishops: Some nations reduced religious freedom during pandemic

A commission of Catholic bishops has warned religious freedom is threatened in the European Union, as restrictive laws are imposed in the wake of Covid-19. Some governments in Europe have “unquestionably reduced and diminished” religious freedom during the pandemic in disproportionate ways, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union, or COMECE, said this week. “It is important not... Read More

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February 17, 2021

European bishops launch network of prayer for Covid-19 victims

The Council of European Bishops’ Conferences announced the launch of a prayer network during Lent to pray for the victims of Covid-19 and for the families of those who died of the coronavirus. The council, known by the acronym CCEE, announced that throughout the Lenten season, bishops across Europe will celebrate a Mass and create... Read More

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August 31, 2020

Covid-19 highlights need for conditions of sustainable life throughout the earth

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, together with the threat of climate change, shows us how important sustainable living is throughout the world, European Church leaders have said. The presidents of CEC, the Conference of European Churches, and CCEE, the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, have released a joint statement ahead of the Season of... Read More

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July 29, 2020

Banksy’s migrant crossing paintings fetch £2.2m in charity sale

A triptych of Banksy paintings which reference the European migrant crisis have sold for £2.2 million in a charity auction. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help build a new acute stroke unit and purchase children’s rehabilitation equipment for Bethlehem Arab Society for Rehabilitation. The paintings, titled Mediterranean Sea View 2017, were originally estimated... Read More

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July 1, 2020

‘Apply for settled status as soon as possible!’ bishop urges European citizens in UK

Exactly a year before the government’s deadline for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in the UK to apply for settled status, a bishop who has gone through the process is urging people not to delay in making their application. Bishop William Kenney, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham and himself a Swedish national, says those who... Read More

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July 1, 2020

Bishop denounces activist’s call to destroy statues of Jesus

A bishop in the United States has denounced comments by a Black Lives Matter activist who said statues of Jesus Christ that depict him ‘with European features’ need to come down ‘because they support white supremacy’. As a shepherd of the Catholic Church, “I cannot remain silent. I need to denounce such a call to... Read More

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March 11, 2020

European churches begin guidance to halt coronavirus spread

Catholic churches across Europe are suspending the sign of peace during Mass in an attempt to halt the spread of coronavirus. Updated guidance issued by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales recommended a range of new measures to prevent the transmission of the virus, similar to those already implemented in other countries. The English... Read More

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February 20, 2020

Bishops call on Catholics to help European citizens secure their rights

Bishops across England and Wales are calling on Catholics to make sure their European friends, relatives and fellow parishioners are aware of the Settlement Scheme, so that they can secure their rights post-Brexit. The government requires EU, EEA or Swiss citizens who have made their homes in the UK to apply to the Settlement Scheme... Read More

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