This morning, Friday 15 December 2017, the Holy Father Francis received in audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, His Excellency Mr. Juan Evo Morales Ayma, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by His Excellency Msgr. Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

During the discussions, which took place in a cordial atmosphere, appreciation was expressed for the contribution the Church has given and continues to ensure in favour of the human, social and cultural progress of the population of the country, and mention was made of the updating of the framework of agreements between the Holy See and Bolivia. In addition, various themes of common interest were evoked.