Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis on Saturday as part of his Rome visit for the G-20 Summit. This was PM Modi’s ever one-on-one meet with Pope Francis
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar accompanied PM Modi to meet Pope Francis.
PM Modi and the Pope discussed a wide range of issues which aimed at making the planet better, including fighting climate change and removing poverty.
The prime minister has invited Pope Francis to visit India. PM Modi also interacted with members of the Indian diaspora in Rome on Friday evening.
In his departure statement on Thursday, Modi said he will be visiting Rome and the Vatican City from October 29-31.
“During my visit to Italy, I will also visit the Vatican City, to call on His Holiness Pope Francis and meet Secretary of State, His Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin,” Modi said.
