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The Christianity issue rumbles on (Photo: European Commission)

Row over Christianity in the Constitution heats up

Spain has abandoned its calls for a reference to Christianity in the Constitution.

Speaking to Radio France Internationale, Spanish foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos on Monday said that the current draft of the Constitution, which makes no specific reference to Christianity, is "perfect".

"Spain is a Catholic country, but at the same time I believe that in the European Constitution our government is rather secular and, in this ...

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The Christianity issue rumbles on (Photo: European Commission)

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