The Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail has been invited by Pope Francis to make a state visit to Vatican City. The invitation was conveyed through Pope’s diplomatic representative to Malaysia, Archbishop Joseph Salvador Marino, during a 90-minute audience at the Istana Pasir Pelangi. He also presented a special silver medallion from the Pope to Sultan Ibrahim, who also reciprocated with a memento to the Nuncio.
According to Sultan Ibrahim account, the meeting went well and Archbishop Marino was accompanied by Reverend Father Vjekoslav Holik from the Vatican Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on the visit. Also, Deputy Johor Mufti Yahya Ahmad was also present at the meeting.
Source: Channel News Asia, The Star, Malay Mail