Vatican City, 13 December 2014 (VIS) –
This morning the Holy Father Francis received Matteo Renzi, prime
minister of the Italian Republic, on an official visit. Following the
papal audience, Renzi met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro
Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for
Relations with States.
The discussions took place in a serene
and cordial atmosphere. Attention focused on, among other issues, the
current context of persistent difficulties of an economic and social
nature, with negative consequences especially in relation to youth
employment. In addition, the importance of education to promote the
future of new generations was emphasised.
Various themes relating to
international politics were then considered, and the Parties shared
their serious concerns for the gradual worsening of conflicts in the
Middle East.
With regard to the term of the Italian
Presidency of the European Union, the Parties affirmed the importance
of the themes mentioned by the Holy Father during his recent address
to the European Parliament in Strasbourg. These were held to be
fundamental to the harmonious development of European peoples.
Finally, the Parties renewed their
commitment to continuing their joint cooperation to resolve various
issues of a bilateral nature.
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