Pope Benedict Greets New Ambassador from Guatemala

(06 Feb 10 - RV) Pope Benedict on Saturday greeted the new ambassador from the Central American republic of Guatemala, Alfonso Roberto Matta Fahsen.

During his speech to the new Ambassador, the Holy Father spoke about the suffering experienced in the country due to a drought, which has made the government declare a state of emergency.

We spoke to the Ambassador about his meeting with the Pope, and he told us how important the Church is in his country...