Pope Francis: "Europe cannot disintegrate"

Europe should be saved and cannot fall apart, Pope Francis told in an interview to the Italian newspaper La Stampa. "It has human and Christian roots," he said. When asked how he sees the European Union nowadays, Francis replied: "It has weakened over the years, also due to some administrative problems, internal disputes." The Pope said he hopes the recovery will start after the May elections to the European Parliament.

Francis referred positively to the appointment of a woman, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. "Women have the ability to connect and unite," he said.

(Lastampa.it)