Today, Thursday, 30 October 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV received in Audience, at the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the President of the Republic of Fiji, His Excellency Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, accompanied by Monsignor Daniel Pacho, Undersecretary for the Multilateral Sector of the Section for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the cordial talks in the Secretariat of State, both parties expressed satisfaction for the existing bilateral relations and appreciation for the role of the Church in the country.

The discussions also touched upon some aspects of the country’s socio-political situation, including environmental protection and the fight against transnational crimes.

From the Vatican, 30 October 2025