Vatican City, 5 February 2016 (VIS) –
The Holy See and the Patriarchate of Moscow are pleased to announce
that, by the grace of God, His Holiness Pope Francis and His Holiness
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will meet on February 12
next. Their meeting will take place in Cuba, where the Pope will make
a stop on his way to Mexico, and where the Patriarch will be on an
official visit. It will include a personal conversation at Havana’s
Jose Marti International Airport, and will conclude with the signing
of a joint declaration.
This meeting of the Primates of the
Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox Church, after a long
preparation, will be the first in history and will mark an important
stage in relations between the two Churches. The Holy See and the
Moscow Patriarchate hope that it will also be a sign of hope for all
people of good will. They invite all Christians to pray fervently for
God to bless this meeting, that it may bear good fruits.
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