Pope Leo XIV Meets with Vietnam's Vice President at the Vatican to Discuss Bilateral Relations

VATICAN CITY, June 30, 2025: Pope Leo XIV received Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Her Excellency Madam Vo Thi An Xuan, in a formal audience on Monday morning at the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican. The meeting was held to strengthen diplomatic ties between the Holy See and Vietnam.

Following the papal audience, Vice-President Vo Thi An Xuan held talks with Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, at the Secretariat of State. According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, the discussions were marked by cordiality and mutual respect.

Both parties expressed appreciation for the positive developments in bilateral relations, particularly the implementation of the Agreement on the Status of the Resident Pontifical Representative in Vietnam. They also emphasised the significant contributions that the Catholic Church has made to society in Vietnam.

The meeting included an exchange of views on Vietnam’s current socio-political landscape and broader regional and international issues. The discussions reflected a shared commitment to continued dialogue and cooperation between the Vatican and the Vietnamese government.

Courtesy: Vatican News