Today, at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo, Pope Benedict XVI received in audience the King of Bahrein, Sheikh Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa. Afterwards, the King paid a visit to Msgr. Dominique Mamberti, secretary for the relations with States. It was made known through a note by the Vatican press room, which added that "during the talks, taking place in a cordial atmosphere, the Vatican authorities had the opportunity to thank the King for the welcome given to the numerous Christians". "The common commitment it was written in the Vatican note in favour of intercultural and interreligious dialogue was confirmed. The value of collaboration among Christians, Muslims and Hebrew for the promotion of peace, justice and the spiritual and moral principles, in the Middle East and all over the world, was also confirmed. The King invited the Holy Father to visit his country".
