UK Minister for European Affairs, David Lidington opposed the use of the word "Christians" in the European Parliament resolution concerning the harassment of Christians.

"It's a sad day for our country when a minister from the Conservatives, David Lidington opposed any mention of Christians in the text of an international resolution, designed to protect and support the persecuted and exterminated the Christian minority", - writes the Internet-portal «Protect the Pope» citing the Catholic newspaper «The Tablet».

The authors urge their readers to write D. Lidingtonu and demand from him an explanation on the matter.

Resolution on the situation of Christians in the light of the protection of freedom of religion ", condemning the killings and discrimination against Christians in different countries, was adopted on 20 January. Data, widely publicized MEPs suggest that Christians are brutally persecuted in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, Iran, Iraq, the Philippines.

The resolution, addressed to governments and parliaments of those countries, was adopted by majority vote. She voted for the representatives of all political parties present in the European Parliament.