Their meeting occurred on Monday morning at approximately 8 AM, Rome time. It was a brief, restricted gathering, with no media presence. Official photographs capture the First Lady, Janja da Silva, alongside President Lula and the Pope. The discussion was held privately, attended only by the principal leaders from both the Vatican and Brazil and a select few advisors.
Speculation is high that President Lula used this opportunity to formally invite Pope Leo XIV to the COP30 climate summit. This invitation echoes a similar one extended just last week by Minister Marina Silva during her own visit to the Vatican. Initial photos from the diplomatic meeting have been circulated.
Further details are anticipated later today from our correspondent in Rome, Cíntia Rodrigues. This diplomatic engagement underscores Brazil’s commitment to collaborating with global figures on pressing issues like global food security and environmental policy, while the international community awaits the Vatican’s response regarding the COP30 invitation.
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