A morning of international dialogue and cooperation took place today in the Vatican. The Holy Father Leo XIV received in audience at the Apostolic Palace, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. The meeting, which took place in an atmosphere of great cordiality, confirmed the solidity of relations between the Holy See and the Principality.
The meeting in the Secretariat of State
After the conversation with the Pontiff, the Sovereign Prince moved to the offices of the Secretariat of State for a meeting with H.E. Msgr. Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations.
At the centre of the talks was the excellent state of the bilateral relations, with special recognition of the historical role played by the Catholic Church in the Principality. Indeed, the Monegasque Church continues to make a significant contribution to the social and cultural fabric of the small but influential coastal nation.
Environment and Human Rights
The agenda of the talks focused on topics dear to both states. At the forefront was the environmental care, a topic to which Albert II has been globally committed for years with his foundation and which finds deep agreement with the Pope's Magisterium. Also discussed were humanitarian aid and the urgent need to promote and defend the dignity of the human person in any context.
Looking at international scenarios
The meeting provided an opportunity for an in-depth exchange of views on the current geopolitical chessboard. The parties expressed concern over threats to the peace and global security. In particular, attention was paid to the complex situation in Middle East and instability affecting several regions of the’Africa, reaffirming their common commitment to the peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Today's audience marks a further step in strengthening a diplomatic axis based on common ethical values and a shared vision of the global challenges of the 21st century.
