German Minister-President Schweitzer Meets Pope Francis in Vatican

Alexander Schweitzer fulfills a personal dream with a private audience, discussing cooperation between politics, society, and the Catholic Church.

Rhineland-Palatinate Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer met Pope Francis in a private audience at the Vatican, calling it a 'special day' for him personally.
The meeting emphasized the importance of collaboration between politics, society, and the Catholic Church in addressing shared challenges.
Schweitzer presented the Pope with an €8,000 donation from a local company and a commemorative medal from Rhineland-Palatinate.
Pope Francis, who studied German in the region in 1985, shared personal anecdotes and reflections on Germany during the meeting.
Due to ongoing health issues, the 88-year-old Pope held the audience at the Casa Santa Marta instead of the Apostolic Palace.