Vatican City, 24 February 2014 (VIS) –
This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the president of the
Republic of Haiti, Michael Joseph Martelly, was received in audience
by Pope Francis. He subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal
Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop
Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
During the cordial discussions,
satisfaction was expressed for the good relations between Haiti and
the Holy See, and the Parties focused in particular on the precious
contribution made by the Church in the country, especially in the
fields of education and healthcare, as well as in charitable sectors.
Mention was also made of the importance
of continuing efforts for the rebuilding of the country, and for
promoting sincere dialogue between various institutions for
reconciliation and the common good, both domestically and at an
international level.
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