Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Netherlands at the Vatican

This morning, the Holy Father, Pope Francis received in audience the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, His Excellency, Mister Mark Rutte, who subsequently met with His Eminence, Pietro Parolin, the Cardinal Secretary of State, accompanied by His Excellency, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, the good bilateral relations between the Netherlands and the Holy See were demonstrated. The parties focused on questions of mutual interest such as the phenomenon of migration, and considered various issues of an international character.

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