Latvia at the Vatican

This morning, Friday 2 June 2017, the Holy Father, Pope Francis received His Excellency, Mister Raimonds Vējonis, President of the Republic of Latvia, who subsequently met with His Eminence, Pietro Parolin, the Cardinal Secretary of State, and with His Excellency, Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, appreciation was expressed for the cordial bilateral relations and the positive contribution of the Catholic Church to Latvian society.

Attention then turned to themes of common interest, such as the acceptance of migrants and the prospects for the future of the European project, focusing on the regional context.