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Pope arrives for Russian patriarch

Pope arrives for Russian patriarch

'Day of grace' in Havana, he tweets

Rome, 12 February 2016, 20:39

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Pope Francis met with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill at Havana Airport prior to a seven-day trip in Mexico. The pope and Kirill warmly embraced at the airport.
    The pair exchanged an affectionate greeting and sat one beside the other in front of dozens of photographers and cameramen who had been admitted to the public part of the meeting. Also present were Metropolitan Hilarion and Cardinal Kurt Koch. Shortly before the historic meeting, the first after a 1,000-year-old schism, the pope tweeted "today is a day of grace. The meeting with Patriarch Kirill is a gift from God.
    Pray for us". Kirill, for his part, told Cuban leader Raul Castro in Havana earlier that he "placed great hope in the meeting with Pope Francis".
    The pope had made a nearly 13-hour flight to Havana.
    The meeting has been in the works for years and will be aimed at a further thaw in relations since the Russian Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Churches split in the 11th century.
    The two religious leaders will sign a joint statement at Havana's Jose' Marti' International Airport.
    Italian President Sergio Mattarella, in a message to the pontiff at his departure Friday, emphasised the potential impact of the event.
    "Italy and the international community will follow with special attention your historic meeting in Cuba with Patriarch Kirill, which will constitute a moment of fundamental importance for Christians and for all those who believe strongly in the culture of dialogue," Mattarella wrote.
    In his message to Mattarella, Pope Francis said during his trip he intends "to support the mission of the local Church and to bring a message of hope".
    The pontiff will depart Havana for Mexico City later on Friday, and is expected to arrive at Benito Juarez International Airport at 7:30 p.m. local time.
    On Friday the pope tweeted, "In Mexico I will look into the eyes of the Virgin Mary and implore her to look upon us always with mercy. I entrust my journey to her".
   

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