Thursday, May 15, 2014

FRANCIS RECEIVES THE GOVERNOR OF NEW ZEALAND


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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