VATICAN CITY, JUN 4, 2007 (VIS) - "This morning Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, president of Mexico, was received in audience by His Holiness Benedict XVI. He subsequently went on to meet Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. and Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States," according to a Holy See Press Office communique made public today.
"The cordial discussions provided an occasion for an exchange of views on questions concerning the current international situation, also with a view to the forthcoming G8 summit meeting, in which President Calderon will participate as a special guest.
"With reference to Mexico, attention first turned to certain aspects of life in the country such as emigration, indigenous peoples, and the struggle against violence and drug trafficking. The position of the Catholic Church was also examined, above all in light of the important steps forward - already taken or yet to be taken - in her relations with the State. In this context, special mention was made of the fact that this year marks the happy occasion of the 15th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between Mexico and the Holy See. The Mexican head of State also renewed his invitation to the Holy Father to visit the country."
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