Slovakia at the Vatican

Today, the Holy Father, Pope Francis received in audience His Excellency, Andrej Kiska, President of the Slovak Republic, who subsequently met with His Eminence, Pietro Parolin, the Cardinal Secretary of State, accompanied by His Excellency, Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, the good bilateral relations and the contribution of the Church to Slovak society, especially in the field of education, were evoked. Subsequently, various themes of common interest were considered, including climate change and the reception of migrants, in the light of recent international meetings.

Finally, attention turned to the international context and to peace, security and cooperation in Europe, in view of Slovakia’s Presidency of OSCE in 2019.