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Ukrainian President following meeting with Pope Francis: Support of Church is essential for us
20.11.2015 18:10 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
As of today, after the meeting with Pope Francis, the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the meeting was «very touching», President Petro Poroshenko Press Office reports.
As to the report, Poroshenko noted: «The main conclusion of the meeting is the remark by His Holiness that we always remember and pray for Ukraine. After visiting the Vatican, I was convinced once again that the truth is with us, the Lord is with us and His prayers are with Ukraine,» Poroshenko said.
Reportedly, the President told that substantial attention had been paid to the assistance in the establishment of peace on the Ukrainian land.
As to Poroshenko, Pope Francis is well aware of the details of the Minsk plan and considers it the only way to bring peace to Ukraine.
«The steps made by the Church today are very important for us,» the Head of Ukrainian State emphasized.
As to the President, he addressed Pope Francis with a request to accelerate beatification of Metropolitan Andriy Sheptytsky. The Pope said that much had been done for that already. It was also informed that the procedure of beatification of Bishop Stepan Chmil had also been started.
As to the report, the Ukrainian President invited Pope Francis to visit Ukraine. The invitation was accepted.
Reportedly, following the meeting with Cardinal Secretary of State of the Holy See Pietro Parolin, the President said: «We’ve heard the words of support for Ukraine. Ukrainian State remains a priority in the prayers and the work of the Vatican».
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