The European Union and the Catholic Church

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The European Union and the Catholic Church have been involved with each other since the European Economic Community was founded. Many of the founders of the European Union were inspired by Catholic ideals.[1]

[edit] Recent Events

Some of the more recent events in the relationship have been:

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Vatican resists drive to canonise EU founder, by Ambrose Evans-Pritchard, 19/08/2004
  2. ^ Pope presses EU on constitution
  3. ^ EU row candidate stands down
  4. ^ EU funds must not be used for abortions in developing countries, Commission of the Bishop's Conferences of the European Commission, Press Release, 13 February 2003
  5. ^ Roman Catholic Church Outraged at EU Stem Cell Funding Decision
  6. ^ A framework strategy for non-discrimination and equal opportunities for all
  7. ^ European Parliament calls for legal recognition of same-sex unions in all EU states, 27 June 2006, euro-fam
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