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Couchepin meets the Pope in Rome

This content was published on Jul 7, 2003 The frail-looking Pontiff granted Couchepin a brief audience in his private library, during which they discussed Switzerland and its cultural diversity. The Swiss president said the Pope did not look particularly well during the meeting – his last official engagement before heading off to his summer residence. “The meeting was pleasant, though perhaps not for…