Pope Francis arrived in Cyprus on Thursday afternoon for a historic go to to the island, the second papal go to in Cyprus following the go to of Pope Benedict XVI in 2010.
Throughout a red-carpet ceremony, he was acquired by President of the Home of Representatives Annita Demetriou.
Pope Francis inspected an Honourary Army detachment which included the three forces of the Nationwide Guard with the flags of the Vatican and the Republic of Cyprus flying.
After the introduction of the 2 delegations which included the island`s cupboard, the Pope was welcomed by a bunch of kids from catholic faculties in Cyprus.
Two of the youngsters gave the Pope a bouquet of olive branches symbolizing peace and white flowers in a yellow wrapper, symbolizing the Vatican.
After a quick keep on the VIP space of the outdated Larnaca Airport, the Pope’s motorcade is now on its solution to Nicosia the place at 4 pm he’ll meet with clergymen, consecrated individuals, deacons, catechists, and members of Church associations current in Cyprus on the Maronite Cathedral of Our Girl of Grace.