Articles on this issue "European Union"

On European Integration

"Europe Cannot Close in on Itself"

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Here is the text of the message which Archbishop Diarmuid Martin addressed to the Forum on Europe in Dublin Castle, on Jan. 18, the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. * * * The Values …

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Parliamentarians Get Copy of Pope's Speech

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The vice president of the European Parliament has sent 732 Euro-deputies the text of Benedict XVI's address at the University of Regensburg. In a statement, Mario Mauro said that with today's …

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European Commission Defends Pope After Remarks

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The European Commission described as unacceptable the "disproportionate" reactions that "reject freedom of speech," such as those expressed after Benedict XVI's words on Islam at a German …

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EU Stem Cell Program Allows Complicity, Says Vatican

President of Pontifical Academy for Life Offers Assessment

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The stem cell research program approved by the European Union is a threat to the life of human embryos, says the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life. According to an agreement reached …

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EU Council's Presidency Hears Christian Delegation

Churches Defend Human Rights, Religious Freedom

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A delegation of Christian Churches met with the Finnish presidency on duty in the European Union to defend the importance of human rights, especially religious freedom. A communiqué issued on …

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Polish Bishops on Funding Human Embryo Research

"Human Dignity Is Inviolable. It Must Be Respected and Protected"

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Here is a translation of the statement published Sunday by the episcopal conference of Poland on the European Parliament's decision to finance research on human embryos and embryonic stem …

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Newspaper Warns of Embryonic-Research Plan

Comments on Europarliament Proposal

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To use human embryos for research purposes is to forget the lessons of the tragedies of the 20th century, says L'Osservatore Romano. In an article Saturday in its Italian edition, the …

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Human Embryos Not Objects, Say Europe's Bishops

Destructive Research Does Not Respect Life

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Research that requires the destruction of human embryos is "not compatible with human dignity," say the bishops of Europe. The bishops made this statement following the adoption of the budget …

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European Commission Chief Meets Pope

Agree on Christian Contribution to Continent

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The president of the European Commission told Benedict XVI that Christians can contribute to the process of European integration. José Manuel Barroso shared this view today when the Pope …

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Anti-Christian Bias Seen in EU Governance

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The faithful in Hungary often feel as if an anti-Christian minority rules over the European Union legislation and governance, says a bishop. \"Well, maybe our weak testimony may have helped,\" …

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Europe's Slow Demographic Bleed

Green Paper Highlights Coming Difficulties

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Europe will soon face serious economic problems caused by a decline in its active workforce. This was one of the concerns expressed by Vladimir Spidla, European Union commissioner for …

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Green Paper Highlights Coming Difficulties

Europe's Slow Demographic Bleed

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Europe will soon face serious economic problems caused by a decline in its active workforce. This was one of the concerns expressed by Vladimir Spidla, European Union commissioner for …

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Europe in Need of Soul Searching, Says Review

EU Is Not Dead After "No" Votes, Contends Civiltà Cattolica

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The European Union should engage in self-criticism, and avoid the spread of anti-Europeanism, says the latest issue of the review Civiltà Cattolica. "The European Union, in need of strict …

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"Marriage" Resolution Seen as Threat to Religious Freedom

Pro-Family Group Protests Move

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The passing of an anti-discrimination resolution in the European Union could end up violating religious freedom by imposing homosexual marriage, warns a pro-family association. The European …

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What Is Future of European Constitution?

Interview With Mario Mauro, Vice President of Europarliament

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Does the rejection by French and Dutch voters of the European Constitutional Treaty represent a rejection of Europe or of the policies pursued by the Union? In this interview with ZENIT, Mario …

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