Vatican
City, 4 July 2013 (VIS) – This morning in the Vatican Apostolic
Palace the Holy Father received in audience Enrico Letta, president
of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Italy. They
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.
A
communique from the Holy See Press Office states that during the
cordial discussions, attention was given to social issues and the
particular difficulties faced by citizens and institutions in Italy
and in the European Union, especially in relation to the adoption of
measures creating and protecting employment, in particular for the
young. Mention was made of the important contribution that Italian
families and Church institutions continue to make towards the
stability of the State.
The
focus then shifted to matters relating to international politics,
with concern expressed at the evolution of the civil and
institutional context in countries in the Mediterranean area and the
Middle East. Finally, both parties also expressed their desire to
continue constructive dialogue on themes of mutual interest for the
progress of the Italian State and the benefit of the international
community.
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