Pope Francis meets with President of Paraguay
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Friday met with the
President of Paraguay, Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara.
The President subsequently met with the Cardinal Secretary
of State, Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher,
Secretary for Relations with States.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office said the
discussions “took place in a cordial atmosphere”, and highlighted the good
existing relations between the Holy See and Paraguay.”
“The parties focused on themes of common interest, such as
the integral development of the human person, the struggle against poverty, and
social peace,” – the statement read – “From this perspective, the collaboration
of the Catholic Church was noted, along with her contribution in the social and
educational fields, and in aid to those most in need. The conversation
continued with an exchange of views on the regional political and social
situation, with special reference to the development of democratic
institutions.”
President Cartes gave Pope Francis an artistic
representation of the altar at which the Holy Father celebrated Mass during his
visit to the South American country in 2015, as well as book with a pictorial
of the visit.
Pope Francis gave the Paraguayan leader a Jubilee Medal, as
well as copies of many of his writings.
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