Vatican Secretary of State Paul Richard Gallagher began an unprecedented six-day visit to communist Vietnam today as the two sides work to strengthen ties. The visit by Gallagher, the Vatican's first foreign minister to Vietnam, may be followed by other top-level visits, including by Pope Francis, who the Vatican has announced is planning a trip to Indonesia. Although no timetable has been announced for that trip, diplomats expect it could be combined with visits to other Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, if Francis' health permits. Gallagher had said in January that the pontiff wished to visit Vietnam. Vietnam's foreign ministry said Gallagher would meet with his Vietnamese counterpart Bui Thanh Son later this afternoon. The Vietnam News Agency reported that Gallagher will also meet with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and officiate […]
Source: News Beast
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