The attack on a Coptic church in Egypt that killed 22 has grabbed headlines worldwide, but Poland's Primate Józef Kowalczyk has warned of anti-Christian discrimination rampant in the EU. Qualified officials are turned down because they are believing Catholics.
The Primate of Poland citing the appeal of Pope Benedict XVI " Religious freedom - the path to peace ," said that without the right to profess their own religion, there is no peace and freedom.
Mention of religious persecution affecting Christians worldwide , the primate pointed out that also in the EU , which is considered to be a model of democracy , Christians are discriminated against.
" It was so that if someone has declared publicly that he is a Catholic and defender of Christian values , he could not take the position ( in the EU - PAP ) despite qualifications recognized universally . This was an obstacle . It is strange , puzzling and very false in today's world " - said the primate.
The Primate of Poland citing the appeal of Pope Benedict XVI " Religious freedom - the path to peace ," said that without the right to profess their own religion, there is no peace and freedom.
Mention of religious persecution affecting Christians worldwide , the primate pointed out that also in the EU , which is considered to be a model of democracy , Christians are discriminated against.
" It was so that if someone has declared publicly that he is a Catholic and defender of Christian values , he could not take the position ( in the EU - PAP ) despite qualifications recognized universally . This was an obstacle . It is strange , puzzling and very false in today's world " - said the primate.