Vatican
City, 15 April 2013
(VIS) – This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, His Holiness
Francis received His Excellency Mr. Mariano Rajoy Brey, prime
minister of Spain. Prime Minister Rajoy then met with the Secretary
of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B., accompanied by Archbishop
Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
“In
a cordial atmosphere, the talks allowed an exchange of views on the
difficult economic-financial situation in the world that Spain, like
other European countries is facing. This situation has provoked a
serious labour crisis, involving many families and particularly the
young. In such a context, the Church’s nearness was expressed and
the noteworthy work for those most in need that Caritas and other
ecclesial charitable associations carries out was noted. Reference
was also made to the country's current political-institutional
structure, noting the need for dialogue in society and among all its
components, dialogue that is based on mutual respect and keeping in
mind values such as justice and solidarity, in seeking the common
good.”
“Moreover,
good bilateral relations between the Holy See and Spain were noted,
which, in the spirit of the Agreements of 1979, have been
strengthened more and more, just as were noted topics of current
issues and of interest for the Church in that country. In particular,
the institution of marriage and the family and the importance of
religious education were discussed. Mention of the international
situation, with particular attention on Latin America, was not
overlooked.”
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