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COMECE: Catholic Church response on COVID 19 in EU member states


Mgr. Mariano Crociata, First Vice President of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) in an interview speaks about the reaction of the Catholic Church in the context of COVID 19 pandemic in EU member states. Listen here

Salvation Army brings primary goods to those who are isolated
 

The Salvation Army continues its humanitarian activities with the distribution of meals and medicines, social assistance and reception. The article features reflections from Major David Cavanagh, Secretary General of the the Salvation Army and what is happening in Basilicata and in the province of Potenza. Read here in Italian
 

Youth Unemployment and Radicalisation Research Paper Out Now


Eurodiaconia Brussels announces the launch of their latest research paper titled Fighting youth unemployment, marginalisation and radicalisation prevention through social inclusion in Europe. The study builds on the findings of Eurodiaconia’s “Empower You(th)!” project and is based on an extensive survey conducted between July and October 2019. Read more
 

"... no man should be called profane or impure"
 

"The story of the apostle Peter and centurion Cornelius, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 10, verses 21–35, is - especially these days with the new wave of migrants (on the border between Turkey and Greece) and the coronavirus emergence - is more relevant than ever." Reflections from Rev. Aleksander Erniša featured by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy. Read here in Italian
 

Upcoming Events 

7th Summer School on Human Rights

The 7th Summer School on Human Rights of CEC will be held from 7 to 10 July 2020 in Schwanenwerder Berlin, Germany. The event will be addressing the theme “Freedom of Religion or Belief in the Public Sphere”. Learn more

European Christian Environmental Network Assembly

The Assembly of the European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) addressing the theme “Reconciled with creation: a call for urgent action on climate and biodiversity” will be held from 29 August to 2 September 2020 at the Evangelical Academy Bad Herrenalb, Germany. Read more

European Regional Pre-Assembly for WCC 11th Assembly

CEC, as regional ecumenical organisation (REO), cooperating with the World Council of Churches (WCC), will hold the European Regional Pre-Assembly ahead of the WCC 11th General Assembly. The Pre-Assembly will take place from 18 to 20 February 2021 in Warsaw, Poland, in cooperation with the Polish Ecumenical Council. Read more

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