10 April, Vietnamese PM welcomes Vatican's Archbishop; discusses bilateral ties, Pope Francis potential visit, and Vietnam's commitment to religious freedom.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh welcomed Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher of the Vatican on April 10, marking the first visit by a Vatican Secretary for Relations with States to Vietnam. They discussed enhancing bilateral ties, including a potential visit from Pope Francis. Both leaders acknowledged the growing role of the Catholic community in Vietnam and the government’s commitment to religious freedom. The relationship has strengthened since the establishment of the Vatican's Resident Papal Representative in Vietnam.

September 22, 2024
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