Pope Leo XIV Meets President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe


Pope Leo XIV meets President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Mr. Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, in the Vatican, who subsequently met with the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher; on June 30.
Formally, Portughese colonies, the small islands, with a population of just over 200,000, and a majority Christian population, are located on the Western coast of  Central Africa. There was the customary exchange of gifts and discussion of issues.
The statement released by the Holy See Press Office said, "During the cordial discussions at the Secretariat of State, the good relations between the Holy See and the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe were noted."
Particular attention, it noted, was "given to certain aspects of the country’s political and socio-economic situation, particularly the collaboration with the local Church in the areas of healthcare and education, with special focus on the formation of the youth of the archipelago."
According to the statement, "there was also an exchange of views on regional and international issues, emphasizing the importance of promoting dialogue and cooperation among nations."
Source: Vatican News

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