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.