Trinidad comes to the Vatican

This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, His Excellency, Anthony Thomas Aquinas Carmona, was received in audience by His Holiness, Pope Francis.  Afterward, he met with His Eminence, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, who was accompanied by His Excellency, Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial encounters, discussions focused on the contribution which the Catholic Church has offered to the population of that country, especially in the area of education, health and assistance for the vulnerable and those most in need.  Hope was expressed that a fruitful collaboration might result in the Church’s continued closeness to young people, especially in the fight against crime and violence.

Finally, some other topics of great importance were also touched upon, concerning the integral formation of the person and the protection of the family.