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Council of European Bishops' Conferences calls for peace in Ukraine

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

The presidents of the European bishops' conferences issued an appeal for just and sustainable peace in Ukraine and all global conflict zones at the conclusion of their plenary assembly in Salzburg, Austria. In a statement released on October 30, the leaders called for an end to wars and conflicts, stating that true peace begins in the human heart rather than through negotiated agreements.

During the assembly, the Council of European Bishops' Conferences (CCEE) elected new leadership. Archbishop Gintaras Grušas was re-elected as president, while Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop Dražen Kutleša were elected as vice-presidents.

The bishops noted that Europe is facing its largest military conflict since World War II and urged against becoming indifferent to atrocities in Ukraine. The appeal also referenced Saint Francis of Assisi, noting that Christians can pave the way for peace through forgiveness.

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European Bishops appeal for peace in Ukraine

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European Bishops’ Conferences appeal for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land

How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 30, 5:34 AM Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference European Bishops’ Conferences joint appeal for peace in Ukraine, the Holy Land
  2. Oct 30, 8:20 AM Diocese of Armagh Archbishop Eamon Martin elected Vice-President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences
  3. Oct 30, 10:14 AM Vida Nueva Español Los obispos europeos reeligen a su presidente y estrenan dos vicepresidentes
  4. Oct 30, 6:14 AM Vatican News European bishops call for peace in Ukraine and around the world
  5. Oct 30, 8:28 AM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಉಕ್ರೇನ್ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಜಗತ್ತಿನಾದ್ಯಂತ ಶಾಂತಿ ಸ್ಥಾಪನೆಗೆ ಯುರೋಪಿನ ಧರ್ಮಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರ ಕರೆ
  6. Oct 30, 2:03 AM Vatican News Deutsch EU-Bischofsrat: Appell für gerechten und dauerhaften Frieden
  7. Oct 30, 6:14 AM Diocese of Hallam European bishops call for peace in Ukraine and around the world
  8. Oct 30, 1:57 PM Vatican News Български Европейските епископи призоваха за мир в Украйна и по света
  9. Oct 30, 6:10 PM Catholic World News Europe's bishops appeal for 'just and sustainable peace' in Ukraine, elsewhere (CCEE)
  10. Oct 31, 7:30 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Predsedovia európskych biskupských konferencií sa zišli v Salzburgu

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