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Monday, November 20, 2006

COMMUNIQUE ON POPE'S MEETING WITH GERMAN PRESIDENT


VATICAN CITY, NOV 18, 2006 (VIS) - At midday today, the Holy See Press Office released the following communique:

  "This morning, Saturday November 18, Horst Kohler, president of the Federal Republic of Germany, was received in audience by His Holiness Benedict XVI; he subsequently went on to meet Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B.

  "The cordial discussions provided an opportunity for, among other things, an exchange of opinions on questions relating to the international situation, with particular reference to the Middle East. The need to promote relationships of equality and a spirit of solidarity at the international level was also emphasized, especially as regards the continent of Africa. Finally, mention was made of the importance of a commitment to the education of youth, and to supporting dialogue between religions."
OP/AUDIENCE GERMAN PRESIDENT/BERTONE            VIS 20061120 (140)


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