Monday, October 17, 2011

MONGOLIA: COOPERATION BETWEEN CHURCH AND STATE

VATICAN CITY, 17 OCT 2011 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today:

"This morning the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj, president of Mongolia. The president subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who was accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.

"The cordial discussions provided an opportunity to reflect upon the good relations that exist between Mongolia and the Holy See, as well as the understanding and co-operation between Church and State in the fields of education and social care.

"Attention also turned to the political situation in Asia, with particular reference to the importance of inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue for the promotion of peace and justice".
OP/ VIS 20111017 (140)

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