Vatican
City, 19 April 2013
(VIS) – This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy
Father received in audience Mr. Rafael Correa Delgado, president of
the Republic of Equador. President Correa then met with the Secretary
of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., accompanied by
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
During
the talks, which were held in an atmosphere of cordiality, the
Catholic Church's significant contribution in the various sectors of
the country's social life and the importance of sincere and permanent
dialogue between the Church and the State to address fundamental
societal challenges were discussed.
Then,
the centrality of social justice and the value of solidarity and
subsidiarity in seeking the common good were emphasized. Finally,
issues regarding current events in the region, respect for indigenous
peoples and their culture, as well as environmental protection were
treated.
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