Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said the Pope agreed in principle to visit but no date has been set.
- The Pontiff conveyed willingness for the Catholic Church to support pacification in some regions, emphasizing action within national law.
- Both parties signaled plans to reinforce the ‘Sí al desarme, sí a la paz’ program, which reports say has exchanged about 8,700 weapons.
- The conversation was arranged through Apostolic Nuncio Joseph Spiteri and took place on Dec. 12, the Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, with the Pope sending greetings to the Mexican people.
- Officials indicated broader collaboration could involve other churches and non-believers, while timelines, logistics and the scope of Church participation remain under discussion.