VATICAN CITY, SEP 30, 1999 (VIS) - At midday today, Holy See Press Office Director Joaquin Navarro-Valls made the following declaration:
"Today, Thursday September 30, the Holy Father received in audience Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias, president of the Republic of Venezuela, accompanied by Jose Vicente Rangel, foreign minister, and a government delegation.
"Afterwards, the Venezuelan head of state was received by Cardinal Secretary of State Angelo Sodano. Also present at this meeting was Archbishop Jean-Louis Tauran, secretary for Relations with States.
"In the course of the meetings an exchange of opinions took place on the role of the Church in modern society, especially in the context of Venezuela.
"Special attention was given to the necessity of promoting and protecting the human person, life and the family. Specific mention was made of the Church's contribution to educating the young."
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