Vatican City, 11 June 2015 (VIS) -
This morning, Pope Francis received in audience the Prime Minister of
Canada, Mr. Stephen Harper, who subsequently met with Archbishop Paul
R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.
During the course of the cordial
discussions, the good relations existing between the Holy See and
Canada were noted, as was the positive spirit of cooperation and
dialogue between the Canadian federal government and the Church. In
particular, Canada’s commitment to defend and promote religious
freedom in the context of fundamental human rights were treated.
Later in the conversation,
international political issues were discussed, with reference to
Europe and the Middle East and the prospects for peace in that
region, as well as the fight against terrorism and environmental
issues.
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