Vatican regrets absence of Christianity in EU Constitution

Pope John Paul II publicly expressed his disappointment on Sunday (20 June) over the fact that the Constitution makes no reference to Christianity

Speaking to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square on Sunday, Pope John Paul said that Europe's Christian roots could not be forgotten, and was upset that the EU leaders failed to mention Christianity in the Constitution text.

"One does not cut the roots to one's birthright," the pontiff said.

He also went on to publicly praise ...