Bishop Mariano Crociata meets with Pope Francis on March 23, 2023. / Credit: Vatican MediaACI Prensa Staff, Jun 7, 2024 / 14:45 pm (CNA).The president of the Commission of the Bishops Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), Bishop Mariano Crociata, encouraged all European citizens, and especially Catholics, to participate in the elections for the European Parliament that will culminate this Sunday, June 9.In his exhortation, Crociata called on voters to exercise their obligation as citizens "responsibly, choosing candidates and parties that continue to build a better Europe for all.""The European Union (EU) is not perfect, but we want to improve it together using the democratic tools we have, starting with our right to vote," Crociata said.The Italian prelate representing the European bishops also stressed the importance of building "a better Europe for all with shared and authentic values."A better Europe, Crociata continued, includes "shared an
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