Belarus maintains interfaith peace and accord, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he met with Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin in Minsk. Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that as far as the interfaith cooperation is concerned, the situation in Belarus relies on absolute peace and understanding. Alexander Lukashenko also spoke about the training of Catholic priests and expressed eagerness to have more local Catholic priests in Belarus.
      Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin conveyed greetings from the Pope to the Belarusian President. He noted that his visit aims to bolster contacts with Belarusian public administration bodies. “I am glad to hear that Belarus is happy with the role that the Roman Catholic community plays in the life of the country,” the Cardinal said.