Ramaphosa Tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘To Many, It Seems Easier to Fund Wars than to Invest in Peace’

Ramaphosa tells Pope Leo XIV: ‘To many, it seems easier to fund wars than to invest in peace’

President Cyril Ramaphosa meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, calling for urgent global solidarity, equality, and justice in the face of rising conflicts and environmental crises. This pivotal meeting marks a significant step in strengthening South Africa's ties with the Holy See.

Cyril Ramaphosa message to Pope Leo XIV at Vatican meeting: ‘Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability’

In Vatican meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Saturday 8 November, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for global solidarity and a spirit of Ubuntu to tackle the pressing issues of inequality, conflict, and environmental degradation, sending a reminder that true strength lies not in dominance, but in li...

Pope Leo XIV hosts South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at Vatican

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was received by Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Saturday, a diplomatic engagement emphasizing cultural exchange and mutual understanding that stood in stark contrast to a brewing political storm following the United States' announcement it would boycott the G20

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of South Africa

Pope Leo XIV receives President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa on Saturday in the Vatican. Read all

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says his meeting with Pope Leo the 14th at the Vatican comes at a time when humanity faces immense challenges. The two have discussed among others humanitarian aid, climate justice, emergency response as well as peace building. Gallery of the President’s visit: Pics courtesy of GCIS and Vatican Media

Vatican City: President Ramaphosa Meets Pope Leo XIV At Apostolic Palace

Vatican City – President Cyril Ramaphosa has held his first official high-level engagement with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City. The private audience was described as “warm and cordial” by South African officials, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations between South Africa and the Holy See (established in 1994), as well as broader themes of global peace, cultural exchange, humanitarian aid, climate justice, emergency …