Vatican City, 22 March 2014 (VIS) –
Today, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis received in
audience Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, president of the Federal
Republic of Nigeria, who subsequently met with Cardinal Secretary of
State Pietro Parolin, and Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary
for Relations with States.
In the course of the talks, emphasis
was laid on the cordial relations between the Holy See and Nigeria,
and appreciation was expressed for the positive contribution offered
by the Church to the welfare of the entire country, especially in the
areas of education and health care, as well as in promoting dialogue
between the various components of society. Particular attention was
given in the meeting to the protection of the dignity of the human
person and his or her fundamental rights, beginning with religious
freedom. In this context the joint condemnation of every form of
violence was renewed and hope was expressed for a rapid return to
peaceful coexistence in the whole Country.
Finally, an exchange of views took
place regarding several issues of regional interest, with particular
reference to the situations of crisis and conflict in central and
sub-Saharan Africa.
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