European Commission President
Jean-Claude Juncker on Friday thanked Pope Francis for appealing
to the European conscience over migrants, social justice and
harmony between men and peoples.
"In every day life we sometimes risk forgetting the value"
of the European "conquest", Juncker said during the ceremony to
confer on the pope the annual Charlemagne Prize awarded since
1950 to people who have contributed to the ideals upon which
Europe has been founded.
"For this reason I greatly appreciate the fact that you,
Holy Father, appeal to our conscience, reminding us that we can
and must live up to our responsibilities and better exploit
them," the Commission president added.
"At a time when we are faced with so many internal and
external challenges, the strength that we Europeans gain from
being together is more important than ever," Juncker said.
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