Grenada at the Vatican

This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, His Holiness, Pope Francis received in audience the Governor General of Grenada, Her Excellency, Cécile Ellen Fleurette La Grenade, who subsequently met with the His Eminence, the Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, accompanied by His Excellency, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, emphasis was placed on the good bilateral relations between the Holy See and Grenada, as well as the important contribution of the Catholic Church to the development of the country, especially with reference to social challenges and the education of the young.

Finally, this was followed by an overview of the situation of the Caribbean region, with particular reference to economic problems and environmental issues linked to climate changes.