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Shock in Kiev: Vatican ambassador arrived in LPR, promising Pope’s visit to Donbass

03:07, 19.12.2016Society

The Pope Francis has expressed a desire to come to Donbas to meet with believers. On Sunday, December 18, it was announced by the Vatican's ambassador to Ukraine, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, who arrived to the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) with a visit.

‘When it is calm, at the time of the brotherhood, the Pope is sure to find an opportunity to come here and visit people, but it requires an invitation from all sides,’ said Gugerotti.

The Vatican spokesman explained that at the moment the Pope can not visit Donbass, but he ‘always wanted to be present wherever there is hardship and patience’. The desire and the purpose of the Pope, the archbishop added, is to help people find the common ground and unite those who disagree with each other. 

According to: Русская Весна