Casablanca, Morocco (ADV) – The president of Mozambique announced that Pope Francis plans to visit the country next year.
As he was saying goodbye to the pope at the Vatican Sept. 14, President Filipe Nyusi turned to the journalists present and said, “I would like to announce that next year, the Pope is coming to Mozambique!”
The pope welcomed Nyusi in the library of the Apostolic Palace, accompanied by a Portuguese translator, the pope spoke privately with the head of state for more than 30 minutes.
According to a statement released by the Vatican, Pope Francis and Nyusi discussed “the good relations between the Holy See and Mozambique and the valued contribution of the Catholic Church in several sectors of society.”
“The socio-political situation of the nation was then discussed, as well as the process of national reconciliation currently underway with the hope that a stable and lasting peace may be reached,” the Vatican said.
The two leaders also exchanged opinions “on the fight against poverty and corruption as well as economic collaboration between Mozambique and other countries.
© Bur-csa – Oumaima Mourtada – African Daily Voice (ADV)
