STATE GUESTS AT THE VATICAN, 1O/16/09
Translated from
PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO
The Vatican communique on the audience says that "after having looked at some current international issues - like the integral development of peoples and the protection of natural resources and the environment - they dwelt on some topics of common itnerest, such as the importance of a solid cultural and moral formation of the young generations and the defense of life in all its stages."
As usual, the Prince met with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone and his deputy for relations with other states, Mons. Dominique Mamberti, after his audience with the Pope.
PRIME MINISTER YULIA TIMOSHENKO
OF THE UKRAINE
With the Prime Minister, the Pope discussed topics related to promoting peace and international collaboration, especially in the European context.
They dwelt on the contributions of the Catholic Church of both rites (Latin and Greek) to Ukrainian society, especially in education adn the promotion of human and Christian values.
They reviewed the outstanding questions in relations between civilian and religious authorities in the Ukraine, with the hope that recent positive developments will help solve pending issues.
I wonder why the Holy Father did not wear choir dress and mozzetta for the meeting with Mme. Timoshenko. Since presumably she is not Catholic, he would not have worn the stole he had on for Prince Albert, but choir dress and mozzetta are supposed to be protocol for visitors of state.
[Modificato da TERESA BENEDETTA 17/10/2009 10:33]