Joining the visit included Deputy Director of the Department of Catholic Affairs under the Government Committee for Religious Affairs Nguyễn Dương Long.

Welcoming the MOHA leader were Cardinal Peter Nguyễn Văn Nhơn and priests of the Archdiocese Cathedral.

While extending Christmas wishes to Cardinal Peter Nguyễn Văn Nhơn and Catholic dignitaries and followers, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Trọng Thừa expressed his hope that, Catholic dignitaries would continue encouraging followers to actively participate in social movements, contributing to build a prosperous and civilized country of Vietnam.  

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