Pope tells EU leaders not to forget founding values of bloc

There is a warning to EU heads of state and government not to forget the founding values of the bloc.

It comes from Pope Francis in a special meeting in the Vatican, on the eve of a summit in Rome to mark the 60th anniversary of the European Union's founding document, the Treaty of Rome.

The pontiff told the leaders that he believes many people have forgotten the lessons of the past and the importance of solidarity and mutual respect.

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