Pope receives President of Haiti

(Vatican Radio) This morning, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the president of the Republic of Haiti, Michael Joseph Martelly, was received in audience by Pope Francis. He subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
During the cordial discussions, satisfaction was expressed for the good relations between Haiti and the Holy See, and the parties focused in particular on the precious contribution made by the Church in the country, especially in the fields of education and healthcare, as well as in charitable sectors.Mention was also made of the importance of continuing efforts for the rebuilding of the country, and for promoting sincere dialogue between various institutions for reconciliation and the common good, both domestically and at an international level.