Today, 25 November 2024, in the Apostolic Palace, the Holy Father Francis received in audience the President of the Republic of the Congo, His Excellency Mr. Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, accompanied by the Reverend Msgr. Miroslaw Stanislaw Wachowski, Under-Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the cordial talks, held at the Secretariat of State, the good relations between the Holy See and the Republic of the Congo were highlighted, and some aspects of the political and socio-economic situation in the country were discussed, especially collaboration with the local Church in the areas of education, health and care for the environment.

There followed an exchange of views on regional and international issues, emphasizing the importance of promoting dialogue and reconciliation between peoples.

From the Vatican, 25 November 2024