Ensuring global peace and security, President Goodluck Jonathan and
his wife met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on the promotion of
inter-faith dialogue in Nigeria and other parts of the globe.
Speaking with journalists after his private meeting with Pope Francis on
Saturday, President Jonathan noted that the promotion of inter-faith
dialogue was a cause to which the Pontiff was very committed.
Jonathan said that his administration was already working in close
collaboration with Cardinal John Onaiyekan who was “the team leader” for
the effort to strengthen inter-faith dialogue in Nigeria.
He assured the Pope of his administration’s continued commitment to the promotion of religious harmony and the peaceful co-existence of people of all faiths.
He also assured the Pope that his administration will continue to work
diligently to alleviate poverty in Nigeria through more inclusive
economic growth and development.
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