EU Ambassador Alexandra Valkenburg presents her credentials to the Pope

28/09/2020 - 17:40

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On 28 September, new EU Ambassador Alexandra Valkenburg presented her credentials to his Holiness Pope Francis stressing the excellent relationship with the Holy See. She recalled that this year marks the 50 years of relations with the Holy See.

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EU Ambassador Alexandra Valkenburg presents her credentials to the Pope

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