Friday, November 10, 2006

POPE RECEIVES PRESIDENT OF CYPRUS


VATICAN CITY, NOV 10, 2006 (VIS) - The Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today:

  "This morning, November 10, Tassos Papadopoulos, president of the Republic of Cyprus, was received in audience by the Holy Father Benedict XVI. Subsequently, the president went on to visit Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B.

  "The cordial discussions provided an opportunity for an exchange of information and opinions on the current situation in Cyprus and its future prospects, also in the light of the commitments of the international community. Particular attention was given to the conditions in which the various Christian communities on the island live and work, and the freedom enjoyed by the Catholic faithful was noted with satisfaction

  "With reference to Europe, the talks dwelt above all on questions concerning the process of European integration, and on a dialogue between cultures and religions to favor mutual understanding. Finally, attention was also given to certain aspects of the international situation and, in particular, to the welcome shown by the Republic of Cyprus to refugees during the recent conflict in Lebanon."
OP/PRESIDENT CYPRUS/...                            VIS 20061110 (190)


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