Portuguese president visits Pontiff

March 17, 2016

Pope Francis met on March 17 with Portugal's President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. 

The Portuguese leader-- who was making his first formal state visit since assuming the presidency-- spoke with the Pontiff about Chuch-state relations and the Catholic perspective on questions involving the dignity of life and the institution of the family. The conversation also touched upon issues involving Europe and the Mediterranean basin, particularly the question of immigration. 

 

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Further information:

• The Pope receives the president of Portugal on his first foreign visit (Vatican press office)