Sunday, December 7, 2025

Popular News

HomeNewsEuropePope Francis receives Polish president in the Vatican

Pope Francis receives Polish president in the Vatican

The President of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency, Mr Andrzej Duda, meets Pope Francis in the Vatican, followed by a meeting with the Cardinal Secretary of State and the Secretary for Relations with States.

According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, Poland’s President, Andrzej Duda was received by Pope Francis in audience on Friday.

He later met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Cardinal Secretary of State, accompanied by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States.

The discussions were framed by the “context of the centenary of the birth of Saint John Paul II and the 40th anniversary of the founding of the independent autonomous trade union ‘Solidarność’.”

Specific topics included the Church’s mission, the “promotion of the family and the education of young people”, and international ssues including the Covid-19 crisis, the “regional situation and security”.

Popular News

Vatican Christmas tree arrives in St. Peter’s Square

Continuing the tradition begun in 1982, a 25-meter-tall tree from the northern Italian province...

Listening to others out of love: Age is no barrier for religious sisters

Although many religious congregations in Europe face the challenge of aging members, the heart...

‘Turn Debt into Hope’ for World Day of the Poor

On the ninth World Day of the Poor, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance calls...

Pope to religious: Avoid ‘stagnation’ in governance, inspire hope in your brothers

Pope Leo XIV meets with participants in the 65th General Assembly of the Italian...