The Vice President of Ghana and the Presidential Candidate of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday 24 April, 2024 visited the Vatican, where he was warmly received by Pope Francis as part of his working visit to the Republic of Italy and the Vatican State.

This landmark meeting underscores Ghana’s commitment to strengthening ties with the global community and fostering diplomatic relations on an international scale.

The historic encounter took place in the the “Auletta,” or small study, of the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, where Dr. Bawumia had the distinct honour of meeting with Pope Francis,  according to a statement issued by the Holy See Press Office.

During their meeting, discussions between Dr. Bawumia and Pope Francis centered on strengthening diplomatic relations between Ghana and the Vatican.

After his encounter with the Pope, Dr. Bawumia met with the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, H.E Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and Ghana’s pride, Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, who was kind to show me around the Vatican.