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Wednesday, October 8, 2008

POPE RECEIVES PRIME MINISTER OF PAPUA NEW GUINEA

VATICAN CITY, 8 OCT 2008 (VIS) - Following this morning's general audience, the Holy Father received Michael Somare, prime minister of Papua New Guinea.

  A communique released by the Holy See Press Office states that "during the course of the cordial meeting, attention turned to the current political and social situation of the country, and to the significant contribution made by the Catholic Church, especially in the fields of education, human promotion, and healthcare. Opinions were subsequently exchanged on certain themes concerning regional matters, including relations with neighbouring countries and the effect of climate change".
OP/AUDIENCE/SOMARE                        VIS 20081008 (110)


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