Rome, July 1 -- Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan, on June 30, during her working visit to Italy, paid a courtesy call on Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, highlighting the growing momentum in Vietnam-Vatican relations.

Pope Leo expressed his delight at the meeting and noted the positive progress in bilateral ties, including the recent upgrade to the status of the Resident Representative of the Holy See in Vietnam. He voiced support for further exchanges through the Vietnam - Holy See Joint Working Group, aiming to strengthen cooperation in line with the aspirations of Vietnamese Catholics and the interests of both sides.

Vice President Xuan congratulated the Pope on his recent election and reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to fostering rel...