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The Church in Belgium

News from the Church in Belgium: the dioceses, the bishops' conference and the Catholic press writing from Belgium.

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Thursday, October 29

2 stories · 1 with multiple publishers
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    Study finds religion continues to shape European society
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    An economic research study published by the Rockwool Foundation in Berlin suggests that religion continues to influence European social norms and public life despite declining church…

    Briefing and sources: Study finds religion continues to shape European society. 2 sourcesZENIT News AgencyCathoBel

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    An economic research study published by the Rockwool Foundation in Berlin suggests that religion continues to influence European social norms and public life despite declining church attendance. The study, titled "Religion and Economic Growth: State of Knowledge and Importance," examines how religious traditions affect various aspects of society, including education, family size, migration policies, and economic behavior.

    The research was co-authored by Sascha Becker of the University of Warwick, Jared Rubin of Chapman University, and Ludger Woessmann of the University of Munich. The authors argue against the assumption that religion has become economically insignificant in secularized societies. Becker told Religion News Service that religion remains a fundamental part of social structures and continues to shape the institutions and norms used to develop public policy.

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    COMECE brings together European Military Ordinariates for dialogue with the EU and NATO on Europe’s role in the global peace architecture
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    Briefing and sources: COMECE brings together European Military Ordinariates for dialogue with the EU and NATO on Europe’s role in the global peace architecture. COMECE

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    Military bishops and representatives from European military ordinariates met in Brussels on October 27–28, 2026, to discuss the European Union's role in global peace and security. The gathering, organized by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), addressed the geopolitical complexities of the war in Ukraine and violence in the Middle East.

    Bishop Kieran O'Reilly, president of the COMECE Commission on EU External Relations, chaired the meeting. During the sessions, participants spoke with General Seán Clancy, chairman of the EU Military Committee, regarding the European Union's efforts to increase strategic readiness and resilience.

    The program included a visit to NATO headquarters. Participants met with Charlotte Hallengren, director for operations, to discuss NATO's current priorities and the relationship between the European Union and NATO.

    SourcesCOMECE

Wednesday, October 28

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    Exhibition on Alcide De Gasperi to open in Brussels
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    Briefing and sources: Exhibition on Alcide De Gasperi to open in Brussels. COMECE

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Tuesday, October 27

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    EVENT | FCAPP Second European conference on Catholic Social Teaching and EU integration
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    Briefing and sources: EVENT | FCAPP Second European conference on Catholic Social Teaching and EU integration. COMECE

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    The Foundation Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice will hold its second European conference on Catholic Social Teaching and European integration in Brussels on November 11–12, 2026. The event focuses on supporting the European idea during challenging times.

    The conference brings together representatives from the Church, academic institutions, diplomatic circles, and European institutions. Participants will discuss European security and defense, migration, peace, prosperity, and the role of Catholic Social Teaching in European integration. Archbishop Bernadito Auza, the Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union, is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech on the relationship between Catholic Social Teaching and European integration.

    The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) is collaborating on the event. Father Manuel Enrique Barrios Prieto, Secretary General of COMECE, will provide the opening greeting. Friederike Ladenburger, an adviser for COMECE on ethics, research, and health, will moderate a panel discussion regarding European security and defense.

    The German chapter of the Foundation Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice is organizing the conference in cooperation with its Netherlands chapter. The Foundation’s General Secretariat and the Representation of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia to the European Union are also participating as partners. This meeting follows a previous conference held in Luxembourg in January 2026.

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