Brussels, Belgium, Oct 3, 2024 (AFP) - Belgium summons Vatican ambassador over Pope's abortion remarks

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2024-10-03

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Thursday he has summoned the Vatican's ambassador after Pope Francis described the country's abortion laws as "murderous" during a visit last week. Speaking to parliament, De Croo lambasted the remarks as "unacceptable", adding he has invited the Holy See's top diplomat in the country, the apostolic nuncio, "for discussions" on the issue. "My message to the apostolic nuncio will be very clear: wha......

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