“The persistent discrimination, persecution or even mass killings of religious and ethnic minorities makes protecting and promoting this freedom inside and outside the EU all the more essential,” said EPP Group chair Manfred Weber and vice-chair Jan Olbrycht.
Given the “potentially profound and far-reaching implications” of Brexit for all citizens across the island of Ireland, participating in the European elections in an informed and conscientious way “has rarely been more important”.
Catholic Church and Trade Unions demonstrate how social, religious and civic engagement is declining in the EU due to the lack of “common free time and free Sundays”.
“We need a Catholic media to champion the Catholic perspective and to which Catholics can turn for support, information, and guidance."
Bishop of Down and Connor speaks in support of EU describing it as "a highly calibrated political architecture, unique on the face of the earth and in human history".
“The outcome will have consequences for the future not only of the United Kingdom, but for Europe and for the world.”
The crimes committed by ISIS include the rape of children, the killing by crucifixion of Christians and systematic violence against religious minorities.
Irish government urged to formally recognise genocide as criteria under the UN Convention have been met in Syria and Iraq: Aid to the Church in Need.
“So-called ISIS/Da’ish is committing genocide against Christians and Yazidis and other religious and ethnic minorities."
“This vote is very welcome. Surrogacy, whether commercial or not, unavoidably turns children into commodities" - David Quinn.
Statement marks International Human Rights Day with a call to protect the human rights of those living in poverty, asylum seekers and the trafficked.
To shake off its malaise, he said, Europe needs to recover a sense of values and mission, one foundation for which is religious conviction.
“Pope is acknowledging unique significance of European institutions in life of our continent" - COMECE President.
Only 10 EU member states responded to UNHCR appeal on behalf of Syrian refugees.
“As citizens of the European Union we have a role to play in shaping its future.”
Asia Bibi unjustly accused and sentenced to death for blasphemy.
“In passing this resolution, the European Parliament is acknowledging the intrinsic link between prostitution and trafficking for sexual exploitation.”
"It is fitting that a report which sought to attack the most basic human right - the right to life - was rejected" says PLC.
Report was formulated by Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality.
Communities being forced off their land to make way for biofuels.
