Vatican City, 13 November 2014 (VIS) –
This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father
Francis received in audience the president of the Republic of
Austria, Heinz Fischer, 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, after
emphasising the positive bilateral relations between Austria and the
Holy See, the Parties focused on themes of common interest, including
the importance of promoting religious freedom and human rights, and
commitment to interreligious and intercultural dialogue.
Finally, various issues of an
international nature were examined, especially regarding the
situation in the Middle East.
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