Pope Leo XIV had two high-level meetings in the morning. He received the Crown Prince of Bahrain, who is also the country’s Prime Minister. Salman Al Khalifa conveyed to the Pope his concern about the situation in the Middle East.
According to the Kingdom of Bahrain, this state visit to the Vatican aims to strengthen the historical ties between the two countries.
At the end of their meeting, the Prince of Bahrain gave the Pope a golden palm tree inlaid with pearls—one of the most characteristic symbols of that region. He also gave the pontiff a book showcasing the country’s diversity and craftsmanship.
Another meeting Pope Leo held was with the President of Guinea-Bissau. Among the gifts he presented to the Pope was a traditional cloth from the country. It is called Panu di Pinti, and it is worn or gifted at weddings or funerals as an expression of gratitude.
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