Vatican
City, 17 June 2013
(VIS) – This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy
Father received in audience His Excellency Mr. Nicolas Maduro Moros,
president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. President Maduro
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 a cordial atmosphere, topics focused on
included the country's social and political situation after the
recent death of President Hugo Chavez Frias, as well as current
issues such as poverty and the fight against crime and drug
trafficking.
As
the talks continued, reference was made to the Catholic Church's
historical presence in the country and her decisive contribution to
charity, health care, and education, and the need for constant and
sincere dialogue between the Episcopal Conference and the State for
the development of the entire nation was agreed upon.
Finally,
the regional situation was discussed, with particular reference made
to the peace process in Colombia.
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