Joint Press Release of the Holy See and of the Patriarchate of Moscow
The
Holy See and the Patriarchate of Moscow are pleased to announce that,
by the grace of God, His Holiness Pope Francis and His Holiness
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia will meet on February 12 next.
Their meeting will take place in Cuba, where the Pope will make a stop
on his way to Mexico, and where the Patriarch will be on an official
visit. It will include a personal conversation at Havana’s José MartÃ
International Airport, and will conclude with the signing of a joint
declaration.
This
meeting of the Primates of the Catholic Church and the Russian Orthodox
Church, after a long preparation, will be the first in history and will
mark an important stage in relations between the two Churches. The Holy
See and the Moscow Patriarchate hope that it will also be a sign of
hope for all people of good will. They invite all Christians to pray
fervently for God to bless this meeting, that it may bear good fruits.
