Pope receives Archbishop of Canterbury at Casa Santa Marta

Source: Vatican News

On Wednesday afternoon, 13th November, Pope Francis received His Grace Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, accompanied by His Grace Archbishop Ian Ernest, Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome and Representative of the Anglican Communion to the Holy See.

During the friendly meeting at Casa Santa Marta, the reality of Christians around the world was discussed, as well as some international issues, particularly South Sudan - an issue they have discussed before.

At the end of the meeting, the Holy Father and the Archbishop of Canterbury agreed that if the political situation in the country permits the creation of a transitional government of national unity in the coming 100 days, according to the timing set by the recent agreement signed in Entebbe, in Uganda, it is their intention to visit South Sudan together.