Pope Francis sends telegram to Italian President on his visit to Armenia
YEREVAN, JUNE 24, ARMENPRESS. As Pope Francis begins a three-day journey to Armenia, he sent a telegram to President of Italy Sergio Mattarella, “Armenpress” reports citing Vatican Radio.
The telegram reads: “In the moment in which I undertake my Apostolic Voyage to Armenia in order to draw from the ancient wisdom of that people, to confirm them in the faith, to support every effort along the path of peace and reconciliation, I address to you, Mr President, and to the whole Italian nation my cordial greetings, which I accompany with an encouragement to the entire country to remain on the front line of solidarity, looking to the future with confidence and hope”.
Pope Francis’ aircraft will land in Armenia’s “Zvartnots” Airport at 15:00.
After the official welcoming ceremony at the airport, the Pope will depart for Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin, where a welcoming ceremony will take place.
Later on the same day, Pope Francis will meet President Serzh Sargsyan in the Presidential Palace, and then with Armenian officials, representatives of the society and diplomatic corps. The first day of the visit will be concluded by a meeting of Pope Francis with His Holiness Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II in Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin.
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