Pope Francis (87) welcomed Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz (65) to the Vatican on Saturday (March 2nd). The head of the church received Scholz for a private audience. On and ensure security in the world. Thank you for the audience!”
Pope Francis and Olaf Scholz both attended the funeral of Benedict XVI. (1927-2022) in early 2023. As “Vatican News” reports, the meeting was her first private audience. Chancellor Scholz presented the Pope with the official football of the upcoming European Championship taking place in Germany, as well as a white porcelain bear, the report added. There was also apparently a gift for Scholz: The Pope gave the politician a bronze work of art. It shows a child helping another child stand up.
A few days before the private audience with the German Chancellor, there were renewed concerns about the Pope. According to media reports, he was examined in a hospital because of a cold, but was able to leave shortly afterwards.
