Interior Minister meets Pope Francis in Vatican City
Minister for Interior, Mohsin Naqvi on Tuesday met Pope Francis at the Vatican City during his visit to Europe.
The Minister was accorded a warm welcome upon his arrival in the Vatican City.
During the meeting, both sides discussed ways to promote peace, brotherhood, interfaith harmony and dialogue.
Pope Francis commended Pakistan’s efforts towards immediate repair and reconstruction of Churches in the aftermath of Jaranwala tragedy.
The Pope said that his message to the people of Pakistan was peace, adding “We all should work together for establishing peace in the world.”
He also stated that the Prime Minister of Pakistan had invited him for a visit and he would try his best to visit Pakistan soon.
The Pope expressed concern over the situation in Palestine, stating that it was a cause of huge concern.
He added that he stayed updated on the humanitarian situation in Palestine through daily briefings with workers engaged in relief efforts.
He emphasized that the interfaith dialogue and harmony was the key to resolve issues.
Minister, Mohsin Naqvi thanked him for his effective stance on the Palestine issue, which had been widely appreciated.
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