HOLY SEE: RELATIONS WITH VIETNAM GOING BACK TO NORMAL

” “The delegation of the Holy See returned to Rome today after a seven days’ visit in Vietnam. It was the 14th visit of a Vatican delegation. The news was relayed by the Newsroom of the Holy See that speaks of a "climate of friendliness, straightforwardness and respect” during the working session with the local Committee for Religious Affairs. In particular, the Newsroom says that the parties reviewed “the enforcement of the Order on beliefs and religions that outlines the Vietnamese Government’s religious policy, some Episcopal appointment in progress. The Government Delegation did not forget to mention the role that the Catholic community plays in the country, while that of the Holy See expressed the wish that the Catholics may be more and more in a position to contribute to the spreading of moral values, especially in terms of education of the young and the promotion of solidarity with the weaker classes. The parties highlighted that open problems may be solved in mutual agreement, through a patient and proactive dialogue”. As to the normalisation of the relations with the Holy See, the Vietnamese party gave its "assurance that the authorities concerned are already working at it, while some methods to open a process of connection of diplomatic relations have been reviewed togeth