Pope Francis met with President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana today at the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
A communique released by the Holy See reported that the discussions that took place between the Pope and President Mahama were “cordial.”
“The Parties noted the good relations between the Holy See and Ghana and underlined the positive contribution offered by the Catholic Church in the social, educational and healthcare spheres, as well as in relation to the promotion of dialogue between the different members of society,” the communique stated.
They also discussed current international issues, particularly the ebola epidemic that has rocked West Africa.