Panama at the Vatican

This morning, September 5, 2014, the President of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Juan Carlos Varela Rodríguez was received in audience by His Holiness, Pope Francis.  His Excellency also subsequently met with His Eminence Pietro Parolin, the Cardinal Secretary of State and with His Excellency Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the discussions, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, the Parties focused on the collaboration between the Church and the State in facing a number of social problems, especially those pertaining to the young, the poor and the most vulnerable.

Finally, mention was made of various regional questions in view of the forthcoming Seventh Summit of the Americas, as well as a number of international problems, highlighting the country’s commitment to peace-building.