VATICAN CITY, NOV 6, 2006 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office today announced that "this morning, the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience Laszlo Solyom, president of the Republic of Hungary, who subsequently went on to meet Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B.
"The cordial discussions provided an opportunity to consider the situation in the country, with particular reference to the traditional moral and religious values of Hungarian society. Mention was made of the implementation of the 'Agreement between the Republic of Hungary and the Holy See on Financing the Activities of Public Service and other Solely Religious Activities,' in force since 1997, and of other matters concerning relations between Church and State. Finally, opinions were exchanged on the question of European integration and the Christian roots of the continent."
OP/PRESIDENT HUNGARY/BERTONE VIS 20061106 (140)
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