Manila Bulletin
Pope Francis appreciates Filipinos for 'bringing faith whenever they're working'
Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, is on a five-day official visit to the Philippines from July 1 to 6.
During his visit, Gallagher met with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacañang on Tuesday, July 2.
Gallagher conveyed greetings from Pope Francis to President Marcos and the Filipino people, acknowledging their contributions to the Catholic Church worldwide.
President Marcos conveyed his good wishes to Pope Francis and highlighted the Philippines' 73 years of diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Discussions between Gallagher and Manalo covered areas of mutual cooperation including higher education, migration governance, interfaith dialogue, and climate change.
Gallagher is scheduled to participate in the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines' plenary session and retreat in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, and will also celebrate Mass.
He is also scheduled to deliver an address at the Foreign Service Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs on July 5.
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