ROME – Ahead of looming European elections in June, and with a war on the continent still raging, the president of the European bishops has stressed the need for unity and setting aside partisan interests following a meeting with Pope Francis.
Speaking to the Italian news agency SIR after a 26 January meeting with the pontiff, Bishop Mariano Crociata of Noto in Italy said the upcoming June 6-9 European Parliamentary elections are a “critical step” for the continent.
“In fact, the possibility that the political orientations of voters will give rise to a majority capable of looking seriously to the future of the European Union is being tested,” he said, also voicing concern about participation and calling for awareness to be raised about the importance of voting.
