Pope: Europe must recognise Christian roots

Pope John Paul II has again reaffirmed his desire to see Europe's Christian heritage recognised in the context of enlargement (AP reports).

Speaking yesterday (Monday 22 December) in the Vatican on the occasion of his Christmas address to his Cardinals, the Pope said, "I cannot help note that Europe is going through a crucial phase in his history in enlarging its borders to new people and other nations".

"It is important that Europe, enriched throughout the centuries by its Chri...