President of Dominica meets with Pontiff

January 22, 2016

Pope Francis met on January 22 with President Charles Angelo Savarin of Dominica. 

A brief Vatican statement released after the meeting indicated that the conversation revolved around Church-state relations, the dignity of the human person, and education of the young. The Pope also spoke with the Carribean leader about environmental concerns and natural disasters.

 

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Further information:

• Audience with the president of the Commonwealth of Dominica: concern for the environment and climate change (VIS)