Vatican City, 15 February 2014 (VIS) –
This morning in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis received
the president of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, who
subsequently went on to meet with Archbishop Pietro Parolin,
secretary of State, accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti,
secretary for Relations with States.
During the cordial discussions, which
highlighted the good relations between the Holy See and the Republic
of Cyprus, mention was made of several matters of common interest,
such as the positive role of religion in society and the protection
of the right to religious freedom. Satisfaction was expressed at the
resumption of negotiations aiming at the development of a shared
solution to the Island’s current situation. Finally, the Parties
indicated their concern regarding the political instability affecting
the region of the Near and Middle East, which leads to great
suffering on the part of civilian populations, and shared their hope
that the Christian communities in the various countries may continue
to offer their contribution to building a future of material and
spiritual well-being.
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