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CCEE elects new leadership for 2026-2031

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The Conference of European Bishops (CCEE) elected its new presidency for the 2026–2031 term during a plenary meeting in Salzburg on October 29. Archbishop Gintaras Grušas of Vilnius was re-elected to the presidency.

Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and Archbishop Dražen Kutleša of Zagreb were elected as vice presidents.

The plenary assembly took place between October 27 and October 30. The meeting focused on the theme of evangelization and synodality regarding the mission of priests in Europe. The presidents of European episcopal conferences met to discuss strengthening priestly ministry and the Church's evangelizing mission amidst the social, cultural, and pastoral challenges of the continent.

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CCEE elects presidency for 2026-2031

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  1. Oct 31, 1:54 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Plenárne zhromaždenie CCEE zvolilo predsedníctvo na obdobie 2026 – 2031
  2. Oct 30, 3:21 AM Magyar Kurír Magyar A CCEE plenáris közgyűlésén megválasztották az új elnökséget
  3. Oct 30, 4:15 AM Archdiocese of Alba Iulia Română A CCEE plenáris ülésén megválasztották a szervezet új elnökségét a 2026–2031 közötti időszakra

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