Bishops call for responsible voting

The Bishops of Malta and Gozo are urging people to use their vote responsibly to elect MEPs who could actively contribute to policies that respected life from "conception to a natural death".

Archbishop Paul Cremona, Gozo Bishop Mario Grech and Auxiliary Bishop Annetto Depasquale issued a statement saying those elected could actively contribute to ensure the EU's legislation and policies took the right direction. Voters should choose MEPs who supported a family built on marriage between a man and woman, protected workers' social rights and sought economic measures built on ethical values.

It was also important to show solidarity with the weak and poor, especially disabled asylum-seekers and immigrants, and have a greater sensibility towards the environment.