“During the cordial discussions, opinions were exchanged concerning the current situation in Bangladesh, the principal challenges facing the country, and the efforts to promote a society that is ever more open to, and respectful of, the human rights of all its citizens,” the Vatican Information Service said in a press release.
“Furthermore, with reference to the regular contacts between the civil and ecclesiastical authorities, attention also focused on the positive and much-appreciated contribution the Catholic Church makes to human promotion and social life in the country, through her activities of education, healthcare and assistance.”
In Bangladesh, a predominantly Muslim country, freedom of religion is guaranteed by the constitution. However, Christians have been the victims on several occasions of abuse and violence.