Philippine leader meets pope at Vatican

26.06.2006 06:46

Her trip came just days after she abolished the death penalty in her country, a move warmly welcomed by the Vatican. Her office said she would tell the pope she acted "in the name of life for a world of peace and harmony."

The Vatican announced the meeting, but gave no immediate details of their talks.

The Philippines is a predominantly Roman Catholic country, according to the AP.

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