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Holy See Press Office Communiqué: Audience with the President of the Republic of Fiji, 01.08.2022

Today, Monday 1 August, the Holy Father Francis received in audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Mr. Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, 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 and International Organizations.

During the cordial discussions in the Secretariat of State, the parties focused on various themes of a regional nature, particularly the urgent issue of climate change, the humanitarian dimension and the need for greater commitment to protecting the common home.

The good relations existing between the Holy See and Fiji, and the contribution of the Catholic Church to the life and development of the country were also evoked.

 

From the Vatican, 1 August 2022