Pope Francis holds private audience with President of
Lebanon
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis held a private audience
on Thursday with Mr. Michel Aoun, President of the Republic of Lebanon, and his
wife, Nadia.
A communique from the Holy See Press Office said their
discussions were "cordial".
"The Parties focused on the good bilateral relations
between the Holy See and Lebanon, underlining the historic and institutional
role of the Church in the life of the country. Satisfaction was then expressed
for the efforts on the part of all the various political parties in putting an
end to the presidential vacancy, emphasising the hope for an increasingly
fruitful future collaboration between the members of diverse ethnic and
religious communities in favour of the common good and the development of the
nation," the communique read.
Turning to current events on the international stage, the
Pope thanked President Aoun for his country's welcome of Syrian refugees.
"The discussion then turned to Syria, with special
attention to international efforts to find a political solution to the
conflict. Furthermore, appreciation was expressed at the welcome that Lebanon
has extended to many Syrian refugees. Finally, there was a broader exchange of
views on the regional context, referring also to other ongoing conflicts and
the situation of Christians in the Middle East."
President Michel Aoun subsequently met with Cardinal
Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop Paul Richard
Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.
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