European union Archives

Pope calls for EU solidarity to deal with virus

May 10, 2020

Pope Francis is calling on leaders of European Union countries to work together to deal with the social and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Associated Press

Non-European Pope mounts defense of EU amid coronavirus ‘paralysis’

Apr 23, 2020

Pope Francis, despite being the first non-European pontiff since the eighth century, is perhaps the most vocal leader on the Old Continent today making a principled defense of the European Union.

By John L. Allen Jr.

Cardinal fears coronavirus could be end of European Union

Apr 17, 2020

Luxembourg Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich in a provocative new article has voiced fears that the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic could begin the downfall of the European Union due to a lack of solidarity with nations facing massive outbreaks.

By Elise Ann Allen

Papal economist says EU must do more to help members during pandemic

Apr 15, 2020

A top Vatican adviser on economic and social issues has challenged the effectiveness of the European Union over its handling of the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, calling not for the dissolution of the European Union, but a stronger body that has the power to force member states to offer mutual support in times of crisis.

By Elise Ann Allen

EU’s Christian leaders warn against ‘fear and nationalism’ during COVID-19 crisis

Apr 3, 2020

The European Union’s top Christian leaders have called for the continent to show “our joint commitment to the European project and to common European values of solidarity and unity, instead of capitulating to fear and nationalism” during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

By Crux Staff

Papal aides call on European bishops to welcome refugee families

Feb 24, 2020

Some of Pope Francis’s closest advisors have called on EU bishops’ conferences to help facilitate the transfer of 20,000 refugees from Lesbos, Greece, to other European countries.

By Charles Collins