Pope Francis welcomes Prince Albert II of Monaco
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
on Monday received Prince Albert II of Monaco, who was accompanied by his wife,
Princess Charlene. Subsequently, the Prince met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin,
the Vatican Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the
Secretary for Relations with States.
A statement from the Holy See
Press Office called the talks “cordial,” and said they highlighted the good
bilateral relations between Monaco and the Holy See, and reference was made to
the historical contribution of the Catholic Church in the life of Monaco.
Other issues of common
interest that were discussed included environmental protection, humanitarian
aid, and the integral development of peoples.
Finally, the parties
considered some issues affecting the international community, including peace
and security, the reception of migrants, and the general situation in the
Mediterranean region, as well as the Middle East.
Prince Albert II gave Pope
Francis a food basket – containing fruit, vegetables, and cheeses – as well as
the Monaco edition of the encyclical Laudato
si’, and a medal.
Pope Francis gave the couple
a Pontifical Medal and a copy of Evangelii
gaudium.
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