Vatican City, 20 November 2015 (VIS) –
This morning the president of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko was received
in audience by the Holy Father Francis. He subsequently met with
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop
Paul Richard Gallagher, secretary for Relations with States.
The cordial discussions, in reaffirming
the good relations between the Holy See and Ukraine, were dedicated
principally to matters connected with the situation of conflict in
the country. In this respect the hope was shared that, with the
commitment of all the interested Parties, political solutions may be
favoured, starting with the full implementation of the Minsk Accords.
At the same time, concern was expressed regarding the difficulties of
facing the humanitarian crisis, with particular reference to access
for specialised organisations to areas affected by hostilities, to
healthcare, to the exchange of prisoners, and the economic and social
repercussions of the conflict, experienced throughout the territory.
The meeting provided an opportunity to
highlight the important role of the Church in society, as well as the
contribution of the Greek Catholic and Latin rite communities to the
life of the country.
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