” ” In the morning of Thursday December 18th, the presidency of the Council of European Bishops Conference (Ccee) will be granted audience by Benedict XVI. This was announced by Ccee, which said that a few days before that (16 to 18 December) the presidency of Ccee will meet the presidents of some ministries of the Holy See, "to reflect on the issues of Europe and the plans of Ccee". At 12.30 am, also on December 18th, a press conference will be held in Rome with the presidency of Ccee at 12.30 am, in Sala Marconi at the Vatican Radio Station (Piazza Pia 3). On the occasion says the press office of Ccee , the 2009 schedule of Ccee’s activities will be presented, and "specific information will be provided on some European initiatives" carried out by Ccee, such as the First Catholic-Orthodox Forum, cooperation between European and African bishops, and Christian-Muslim dialogue. During the press conference, a speech will be given by card. Péter Erdö, archbishop of Esztergopm-Budapest and president of Ccee.
