In a meeting of high symbolism and of particular importance, Vangelis Meimarakis was welcomed by the Roman Catholic Church, in the context of a special mission organized exclusively for this purpose.

The initiative to implement this extremely rare visit is jointly owned by Vangelis Meimarakis, chairman of the EPP Committee on Interfaith Dialogue and the President of the EPP Manfred Weber, who was warmly accepted by the Holy See.

Mr. Meimarakis, in their own discussion, referred, inter alia, to the forthcoming meeting of the Ecumenical Patriarch with Pontiff in Nice, Turkey, which he pointed out “is a unity symbol of unity, reconciliation and hope in such a burden as a landlord. A counterweight to fanaticism and religious competition. “

The meeting was also held with the participation of members of the Bureau of the EPP.

This discussed issues of global and European interest, such as peace, immigration, human rights protection and the need to promote interfaith dialogue.

Particular emphasis was placed on the role of Christian Democracy as the foundation stone of the European building, in the context of a common struggle for a world with more peace, solidarity, social cohesion and respect for man.

This meeting reinforces the channels of communication between Europe’s political institutions and the Catholic Church and reflects their common will to promote common principles and values.

Subsequently, the members of the mission also met with the Cardinal Foreign Minister of the Holy See Pietro Parolin, who symbolically performs the duties of prime minister, with their discussion focusing on foreign policy and international issues.