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Secretary General Almagro was received by Pope Francis at the Vatican

  November 13, 2015

Secretary General Almagro was received by Pope Francis at the Vatican
Photo: OAS

The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, was received today in the Vatican by Pope Francis.

Secretary General Almagro and the head of the Catholic Church discussed the main issues on the regional and global agenda. They also shared their view on matters related to conflict prevention based on the promotion of interfaith dialogue in the Hemisphere.

The OAS Secretary General underscored the Pope’s leadership in the fight against climate change and in favor of the ethical values that unite humanity.

Reference: FNE-18622