Chilean President Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Before his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV welcomed José Antonio Kast Rist, the President of the Republic of Chile, to the Apostolic Palace. Following the audience with Pope Leo XIV, President Kast Rist met wit…
Before his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV welcomed José Antonio Kast Rist, the President of the Republic of Chile, to the Apostolic Palace.
Following the audience with Pope Leo XIV, President Kast Rist met with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. Their discussion emphasized the positive relations between the Holy See and Chile.
According to a statement from the Holy Press Office, they referenced the significant contributions of the Catholic Church to both the social and spiritual life in Chile, particularly its role in popular religiosity. This underscores the Church's integral presence and influence within the nation.
President Kast Rist and Archbishop Gallagher also addressed a range of matters concerning regional and international interests. Their conversations specifically touched on critical topics such as migration and demographic decline, issues that reflect broader challenges faced by many nations.
