His Holiness Pope Francis has left Cyprus with a 'message of hope for unity'

His Holiness Pope Francis leaves Cyprus with a message of gratitude for hospitality received and prayers for peace for the nation, as Cypriots express their appreciation for the Pope's message of hope, peace, and unity.

By Vatican News staff reporter

His Holiness Pope Francis departed from the Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus and flew to the Athens International Airport in Greece on Saturday morning – the third day of his 35th Apostolic Journey abroad.

In his customary manner, he sent a telegram to the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, as he left the country.

In the message, the Pope expressed his deep gratitude to the President and people of Cyprus for their warm welcome and hospitality. While invoking upon them the blessings of God, he also assured them of his prayers for the peace and prosperity of the nation.

His Holiness Pope Francis’ gift to Apostolic Nunciature in Cyprus

Before leaving the Apostolic Nunciature of Nicosia where he stayed in Cyprus, the Pope gave gifts of a statue of St. Joseph, a mosaic of the papal coat of arms, and a commemorative medal of the Pope’s visit to Cyprus …

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An image of the gifts of His Holiness Pope Francis gave the Apostolic Nunciature in Nicosia