” “Today the Pope received Fouad Siniora, president of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon. Immediately after the hearing, the Prime Minister met Cardinal Angelo Sodano, secretary of State. ” “”During the meeting it is written in a note issued by the Holy See – there was an opinion exchange about the current situation in Lebanon and, in general, in the Middle East. They pointed out their common commitment to work for educating the populations for reconciliation and peace, respecting human rights. And In particular, they underlined that the people have to be educated for freedom of religion. Special attention was paid to the situation of the Christians and to the contribution they intend to offer for the progress of the country”.