Pope Francis receives Prime Minister of Poland

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis received the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland on Monday morning in the Apostilic Palace at the Vatican. Below, please find the full text of the statmeent released by the Press Office of the Holy See following the meeting.

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On the morning of Monday, 19 May, the Holy Father Francesco received in audience, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the prime minister of the Republic of Poland, His Excellency Mr. Donald Tusk, who subsequently met with His Eminence Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by His Excellency Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States.

During the cordial discussions, mention was made of the recent canonisation of John Paul II, and the relevance of this event for the Polish nation. The prime minister expressed his pleasure at His Holiness’ planned visit to Poland in 2016, on the occasion of World Youth Day. Attention then turned to the social and economic situation of the Country.

Finally, there was an exchange of views on the current international situation. In particular, concern was expressed regarding the persistent tensions in eastern Europe.