The Peruvian Episcopal Conference (CEP) reported that the meeting with the President of the Republic, peter castleand its Ministers of State took place in a “climate of cordiality”.
In a press release, he explained that the appointment retains a “tradition of institutional dialogue” between the Peruvian State and the Catholic Church, which has been maintained with all the presidents.
He recalled that Pope Francis, “reaffirming their appreciation for Peru”granted Castillo Terrones an appointment in Rome that could not be held due to the decision of Congress not to authorize the trip.
“Today’s meeting, of an institutional nature, took place in this framework, which took place in a cordial atmosphere with the concern for the common good of our beloved Peru as a background”he underlined.
Monsignor Robert Prevost, second vice president of the Episcopate; Monsignor Norberto Strotmann, general secretary; and Father Guillermo Inca, Deputy Secretary.
On behalf of the Government, attended Hannibal TorresPresident of the Council of Ministers; Cesar LandaMinister of Foreign Affairs; Alexander SalasJob holder; Felix CheroJustice minister; Robert Sanchez, head of Foreign Trade and Tourism; Y Willy HuertasMinister of the Interior.
As recalled, peter castle met this Thursday, October 10, with the leadership of the Episcopal Conference, headed by Monsignor Miguel Cabrejosin the district of Jesus Maria.
“I thank the president of the Episcopal Conference, Monsignor Miguel Cabrejos, for maintaining an open and sincere dialogue, where democratic values prevailed, which are the pillars to strengthen governance and demonstrate that, with unity and respect, we can get ahead”the president wrote on Twitter after the meeting.
Castillo Terrones went accompanied by his prime minister and other members of the Cabinet to the headquarters of this institution located in the district of Jesús María at approximately noon.
After about two hours of meeting behind closed doors, the authorities withdrew behind a police fence that was armed by members of the escorts, and in their respective official vehicles they left without offering statements.
