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Holy See Press Office Communiqué: Audience with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, 19.05.2025

Today, the Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience, in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency Mr. Anthony Albanese, who subsequently met with His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the cordial discussions which took place in the Secretariat of State, warm appreciation was expressed for the good bilateral relations between the Holy See and Australia, as well as for the contribution of the Catholic Church in service of society, especially in the educational sphere.

An exchange of views then took place on the socio-political situation of the country, focusing in particular on themes of mutual interest, including environmental protection, integral human development and the freedom of religion.

From the Vatican, 19 May 2025