Maithripala Sirisena meets Pope Francis, discusses peace process in Sri Lanka

Vatican City: Pope Francis on Monday received Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the Vatican where they discussed the peace process in the island nation, the Holy See said.[caption id="attachment_2545148" align="alignleft" width="380"] Sri Lankan President President Maithripala Sirisena (L) shakes hands with Pope Francis during a private audience at the Vatican. AFP[/caption]Francis and Sirisena also exchanged views on the environment and the landmark deal signed on Saturday at the UN climate change conference in Paris.Sirisena later met the Vatican's second-in-command, secretary of state Pietro Parolin.IANS