Pope Francis meets with President of Zambia
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis
met with the President of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, on Friday morning. A
communiqué from the Press Office of the Holy See informs that the Pope and the
President held cordial discussions on a range of topics, including the
contribution of the Catholic Church to the upbuilding of Zambian society, the
promotion of peaceful co-existence through a culture of dialogue and
encounter, migration, climate change and the protection of the environment. The
Holy Father and the President also discussed international issues, with special
focus on the conflicts that affect various areas of Africa and the
commitment of the country to regional peace.
Below, please find the
full text of the official Communiqué, in English
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On the morning of Friday 5
February 2016, the Holy Father Francis received in audience, in the
Vatican Apostolic Palace, the president of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Edgar
Chagwa Lungu, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of
State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop Paul R.
Gallagher, secretary for Relations with States.
During the cordial
discussions, the good relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Zambia
were noted. The Parties focused on the contribution of the Catholic Church
through her educational, social and healthcare institutions, as well as
her collaboration in combating poverty and social inequality, and the
promotion of peaceful social and religious co-existence through a
culture of dialogue and encounter. Attention then turned to themes of
common interest, including migration, climate change and the protection of
the environment.
Finally, mention was made of
the international situation, with special attention to the conflicts that
affect various areas of Africa and the commitment of the country to the
peace processes in the Region.
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