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Vatican’s envoy visits Catholics in Long An

Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, the non-resident representative of the Holy See to Vietnam, met and talked with more than 3,000 priests and parishioners, who represent more than 36,000 Catholics in the Mekong Delta province of Long An, during his visit to Tan An Church, in Tan An city on July 10.
Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, the non-resident representative of the HolySee to Vietnam, met and talked with more than 3,000 priests andparishioners, who represent more than 36,000 Catholics in the MekongDelta province of Long An, during his visit to Tan An Church, in Tan Ancity in the morning of July 10.

Archbishop Girellisaid he was delighted to be able to visit Long An, which, he said, isone of the provinces in the region to have large numbers of industrialzones and clusters.

The local community there needs tomake more effort to ensure economic development and a more beautifullife, said the archbishop .

He advised people to place their trust in God, be compassionate and love others to ensure a peaceful and happy world.

Also on the occasion, Archbishop Girelli visited the My Tho Diocese inTien Giang province and will visit the Dong Thap Diocese and a numberof other dioceses in Vietnam.-VNA
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