Pope Francis Addresses European Union(EU)Parliament Tuesday Nov 25,2014

 

 Pope Francis, left, is welcomed by European Parliament President Martin Schulz upon his arrival at the European Parliament, Tuesday Nov. 25, 2014 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France

Pope Francis has warned that the world sees Europe as "somewhat elderly and haggard", during a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

Pope Francis delivers his speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France


The Pope said the continent felt "less and less a protagonist", in a world that regarded it with mistrust.

He also called for a "united response" to the arrival of boatloads of poor and desperate migrants in Europe.

Pope Francis is making the second papal visit to Strasbourg.

In 1988 Pope John Paul II visited the city and addressed the European parliament where he was heckled by Northern Irish MEP the Rev Ian Paisley.