EU Bishops advocate for a peaceful transition in Syria

EU Bishops advocate for a peaceful transition in Syria

Vatican news European Union bishops are urging Syria’s new government leaders to reject sectarianism and extremism and protect the rights of minorities. By Linda Bordoni On the eve of the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Pope prays for a solution in Syria that “responsibly promotes the stability and unity of the country.” As…

COMECE calls on EU to prioritise family values in digital age

COMECE calls on EU to prioritise family values in digital age

Vatican news In a recently published document, drafted by its youth advisory body, Youth Net, the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) highlights the need for EU policy makers to prioritise family values ​​and Christian ethics to reduce the negative effects of the digital revolution on younger generations. By Lisa Zengarini…

EU Bishops lament conversion of Instanbul Orthodox church into a mosque

EU Bishops lament conversion of Instanbul Orthodox church into a mosque

Vatican news European Union bishops issue statement saying Turkey's decision to transform the former Byzantine Church of St. Savior in Chora into a mosque “further dilutes the historical roots of the Christian presence in the country.” By Vatican News The Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has expressed its regret over the…