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Pope Francis issued a decree recognising Robert Schuman, one of the “ fathers ” of the EU," the heroic virtues of the serf of God" thus opening the way to beatification which could be followed by sanctification.It is the first time since Saint-Louis that a politician has this honour. For French MEP Fran？... Help." Mr Schuman's work was instrumental in the founding of today's European institutions, such as the European Union.Mr Schuman, who served as French prime minister and foreign minister in

France has recalled its ambassador to Italy for consultations. The two states have not severed their diplomatic relations, but it is definitely a diplomatic crisis.