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Pope Leo XIV Meets Haiti’s Prime Minister, Reasserts Ties and Calls for Global Help

The Vatican used the talks to press for wider international aid.

Overview

  • Pope Leo XIV received Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé at the Vatican, followed by meetings with Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher.
  • The Holy See described the discussions as cordial and said they took place at the Secretariat of State.
  • Officials reaffirmed strong relations between the Holy See and Haiti and praised the Church’s “precious contribution” to the country.
  • The talks focused on Haiti’s political instability and the connected pressures on humanitarian relief, migration, and public safety.
  • The Vatican communiqué urged support from the international community and did not announce new programs or commitments.