Pope Leo XIV received the President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, at the Vatican, according to a statement from the Holy See's press office.
During the meeting, Embaló acknowledged the contributions of the Catholic Church to the development of healthcare and education in Guinea-Bissau. The parties also discussed the political, social, and economic situation in the African nation and exchanged views on current international affairs.
"The good bilateral relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau were noted, as was the contribution of the Catholic Church to the common good of the West African country, particularly in the fields of education and healthcare," the statement read.
Earlier, in an address to the nation on the occasion of the 52nd anniversary of independence, Umaro Sissoco Embaló stated that Guinea-Bissau would continue its course of reforms aimed at improving the standard of living in the country.
Oleg Anfailov
