Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas reelected as CCEE president
Bishops
First source report
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius was re-elected president of the Council of European Bishops' Conferences for a five-year term from 2026 to 2031. The election took place on Thursday, October 29, during a plenary assembly in Salzburg.
Archbishop Eamon Martin was elected first vice president, and Archbishop Dražen Kutlešo was elected second vice president.
The assembly focused on the theme of evangelization and synodality regarding the mission of priests in Europe. Representatives from the Holy See were in attendance, including Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, and Cardinal Mario Grech, general secretary of the Synod.
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Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas reelected as CCEE president
Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Archbishop Grušas reelected CCEE president
Earlier version, Saturday 31 October
Bishops elect Gintaras Grušas CCEE president
Earlier version, Friday 30 October
40 European Bishops to meet in Salzburg
Earlier version, Thursday 29 October
40 European Bishops meet in Salzburg to discuss synodality
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