Today, in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, received in audience H.E. Mr. Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego, President of the Republic of Colombia, who subsequently met with H.E. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of His Holiness, accompanied by the Rev. Msgr. Daniel Pacho, Under-Secretary for the Multilateral Sector of the Section for Relations with States and International Organizations.

During the cordial discussions at the Secretariat of State, satisfaction was expressed for the good relations between Colombia and the Holy See, marked by positive and ongoing cooperation between the Church and the State in promoting peace, reconciliation, and national unity.

The conversation then turned to the socio-political situation in Colombia and the wider region, with particular attention given to the repercussions of conflicts, international organized crime, and climate change.

From the Vatican, 2 July 2026