The Cyprus drawback, regional points, environmental points, immigration, the humanitarian challenge of the lacking, the pandemic and interfaith dialogue might be on the agenda of the discussions that Pope Francis may have in Cyprus throughout his go to from 2 to 4 December.
Chatting with the Press concerning the go to of Pope Francis to Cyprus, Authorities Spokesman Marios Pelekanos mentioned that the arrival of the Primate of the Roman Catholic Church will happen on Thursday, December 2 within the morning and his departure on December 4 within the morning.
He famous that the Pope’s go to takes place on the invitation of the President of the Republic and of the Archbishop of Cyprus, and it proves the shut relations between the Republic of Cyprus and the Vatican.
Pelekanos mentioned that 1000’s of Catholics residing on the island are a part of the 1.4 billion trustworthy from dozens of nations world wide. He additionally mentioned that the lease of land for the development of the Vatican Embassy in Nicosia is a proof of the intention of each side to additional deepen their bilateral relations.
The Authorities Spokesman mentioned that the Primate of the Roman Catholic Church might be acquired as it’s match for a head of state.
Concerning the assembly’s agenda, Pelekanos mentioned that the President of the Republic will transient Pope Francis on the developments in regards to the Cyprus challenge, as regards the appointment of a UN envoy, in addition to about Turkey’s provocations in Cyprus’ EEZ, in Varosha and the Karpas peninsula.
Among the many points that might be mentioned, he added, are regional points, the initiatives undertaken by the Republic of Cyprus in cooperation with different neighboring international locations and Greece to advertise peace and cooperation between the peoples of the area.
As well as, points associated to the setting might be mentioned, such because the initiative of the President of the Republic on points associated to the consequences of Local weather Change within the Mediterranean basin, in addition to the environmental coverage pursued by the Holy See.
Pelekanos mentioned that concerning the Immigration, the intention of the Holy See and of Pope Francis to relocate quite a few immigrants to the Vatican might be mentioned. That is an act, he pressured, that proves the solidarity of the Primate of the Roman Catholic Church with the individuals in want. It is usually an act that confirms that the Vatican acknowledges the issue going through the Republic of Cyprus in the present day, on account of elevated migration flows and the necessity for a good distribution of immigrants between EU member states with a view to alleviate the issue in frontline international locations.
The problem of figuring out the destiny of the lacking can even be mentioned, in addition to points associated to trafficking, to human rights and to the safety of cultural heritage. Within the agenda can even be the necessity to respect all religions and the necessity to defend all believers no matter faith.
Lastly, he mentioned, points associated to the challenges going through the world because of the new outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic might be mentioned.
Concerning this system, Pelekanos said that on the morning of December 2, Pope will arrive in Larnaca. At 4 pm there might be a gathering of Pope Francis with clergymen, ecclesiastical associations and actions within the Cathedral in Nicosia. At 5.15 pm there might be a reception ceremony on the Presidential Palace and at 6 pm a gathering with representatives of the Cypriot authorities, representatives of civil society and diplomats. At 8.30 pm, the President of the Republic will host a dinner for the delegation, on the Presidential Palace.
Pelekanos mentioned that on December 3, at 8.30 within the morning, Pope Francis may have a gathering with the Archbishop of Cyprus, at 9 am he may have a gathering with the Holy Synod. At 10 am a Holy Mass will happen on the GSP Stadium in Nicosia and Pope Francis will adress these attending.
At 4pm there might be an ecumenical prayer with immigrants within the Church of the Holy Cross and on Saturday morning the delegation will depart from Cyprus.