Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See H.E. Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher to Visit the Philippines from 01 to 06 July 2024

MANILA 30 June 2024 – The Philippines welcomes the visit of the Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, H.E. Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, from 01 to 06 July 2024. The arrival of Archbishop Gallagher is the first official visit to the Philippines of a Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See (i.e. Foreign Minister), in the seventy-two years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See.

During his visit, Archbishop Gallagher will meet with Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, to discuss areas of cooperation between the Holy See and the Philippines, such as higher education, migration governance, interfaith dialogue and climate change. They will also exchange views on regional and international issues. Their meeting will serve as an opportunity to underscore the shared commitment of the Philippines and the Holy See to the promotion of peace, human rights, rule of law and sustainable development.

In addition, Archbishop Gallagher will call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.. He will also address the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, during its Plenary Session in Malaybalay, Bukidnon, and deliver a lecture on “Moral Governance and Ethical Leadership,” as part of the Mabini Dialogue series of the Foreign Service Institute of the Department of Foreign Affairs. END