UN President visits Pope

June 16, 2012: Nassir Abdulaziz al-Nasser, president of the 66th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations, visited Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican on Friday, Vatican Press office reported.
The president subsequently went on to meet with Vatican’s secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who was accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.
"The central theme of the cordial discussions was the role of the United Nations Organisation, and especially of the General Assembly, in conflict resolution," a Vatican communiqué said. "Particular consideration was given to the conflicts currently affecting various regions of the world, especially Africa and the Middle East, and to the serious humanitarian emergencies they provoke.

They also discussed “the Catholic Church's contribution to peace and development, and to the importance of cooperation between religions and cultures" Vatican press office further added.