“Although it is a somewhat weary and disappointed, Europe must not give up.” “The dream of this union as a ‘family of peoples’ and ‘home of the nations’ is always topical.” This was the opening message of the CCEE Plenary Assembly (ongoing until October 1st) attended by 29 Presidents of
European Bishops’ Conferences (including 7 cardinals), 9 delegated bishops and representatives of Holy See delegations: a total of 79 people representing 45 European countries