Vatican City, 15 May 2014 (VIS) –
Today the Holy Father Francis received in audience the governor
general of New Zealand, Sir Jerry Mateparae, who 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 the
Parties focused on a number of aspects of the social and economic
life of the country, as well as the valuable contribution of the
Catholic Church in various sectors of New Zealand society. There was
also an exchange of opinions on the international situation, with
particular reference to regional cooperation in various development
programmes and participation in peace missions in different parts of
the world.
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