This morning, the Holy Father Francis received in audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, His Excellency Mr. Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States.

The cordial discussions, held in the Secretariat of State, were devoted to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and to security and peace in Europe.

In this context, the parties focused primarily on the situation of Ukrainian refugees and displaced persons, and their humanitarian assistance.

From the Vatican, Friday 1 April 2022.