Vatican
City, 23 May 2013
(VIS) - This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father
received in audience His excellency Mr. Carlos Mauricio Funes
Cartagena, president of the Republic of El Salvador. President Funes
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 cordial talks, satisfaction was express for the good relations
between the Holy See and the nation of El Salvador. In particular,
Servant of God Archbishop Oscar Amulfo Romero y Galdamez of San
Salvador was spoken of and the importance of his witness for the
entire nation.
Appreciation
was also expressed for the contribution that the Church offers for
the reconciliation and consolidation of peace, as well as in the
areas of charity, education, and the eradication of poverty and
organized crime. Some ethical issues such as the defence of human
life, marriage, and the family were also discussed.
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