Pope Francis receives Prime Minister of Poland
(Vatican Radio) Today
Pope Francis received in audience the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland,
Beata Szydło, who subsequently met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the
Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States.
In a statement, the Vatican
Press Office described the talks as “cordial” and said the two “noted the
positive contribution of the Catholic Church in Polish society.”
Particular reference was
made, it said, to the visit that the Holy Father will make to Poland in the
month of July for World Youth Day. Also mentioned were recent
celebrations in Gniezno and Poznań for the 1050 anniversary of the Baptism of
Poland, that were attended by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State,
acting as Papal Legate.
Later, the Pope and Prime
Minister focused on themes of mutual interest, such as the promotion of the
family in the current socio-cultural context and the reception of refugees.
Finally, issues of concern to the international community, such as peace and
security, the conflict in Syria and the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and
the Middle East were also discussed.
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