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Pope Leo XIV Meets with Colombian President Gustavo Petro
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace on May 19, 2025.
- Petro proposed the Pope visit Colombia, including Bogota and Chiribiquete National Park, to highlight ecological and cultural significance.
- The discussion focused on climate change as a global priority, Colombia’s peace process, and the deteriorating influence of groups like the ELN.
- Petro said, "the real priority: life itself," urged addressing climate catastrophe to prevent displacement and conflict, and called for effective love as a political principle.
- The meeting reinforced diplomatic ties and aspirations for peace and ecological protection, with the Pope reportedly inspired to consider a Colombian visit.
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