Diplomacy consists of ‘small steps,’ says Pope

December 18, 2014

Pope Francis received 13 new ambassadors to the Holy See and said in brief remarks that diplomacy consists of “small steps” that “sow brotherhood among peoples.”

Referring to developments in US-Cuban relations, the Pontiff said on December 18 that “two peoples yesterday” made a “step of approach.” Attributing the development to ambassadors and diplomacy, he added that “your work is noble … so noble.”

 

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Further information:

• Le Lettere Credenziali degli Ambasciatori di: Mongolia, Bahamas, Dominica, Tanzania, Danimarca, Malaysia, Rwanda, Finlandia, Nuova Zelanda, Mali, Togo, Bangladesh e Qatar presso la Santa Sede (Holy See Press Office)