Vatican City, 2 May 2014 (VIS) –
Today in the Vatican Apostolic Palace the Holy Father Francis
received in audience the president of the Republic of Angola, Jose
Eduardo dos Santos, who subsequently met with Cardinal Secretary of
State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti,
secretary for Relations with States.
During the cordial discussions, the
good relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Angola were
evoked. In particular, mention was made of the planned bilateral
Agreement regarding the legal state of the Catholic Church in the
country. In this context, reference was also made to the important
contribution offered by the Catholic Church to the country through
its educational and healthcare institutions.
Finally, attention focused on various
challenges relating to the Country and the Region, such as the fight
against poverty and social inequality, the full development of the
person, reconciliation, justice and peace, with particular attention
to the different situations of conflict that affect the African
Continent.
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