French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the “migration issue” and the “end of life” during his meeting with Pope Francis in Marseille on Saturday morning, the Elysée Palace has said in a statement.
The Pope and Macron also reportedly discussed other topics, including “the war in Ukraine, the situation in the Sahel and the environment”, according to BFM TV, citing the presidency of the republic.
The pope has been in the southern French port city for a two-day visit including a meeting with NGOs that perform migrant sea rescues, an address to the closing session of Mediterranean Meetings and celebration of Mass, which Macron said he would attend.
Source: Ansa News Agency (ANA)