President meets with Pope Francis in Vatican

12:40 - 24 November 2023

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President Nikos Christodoulides, accompanied by First Lady Philippa Karsera Christodoulides and members of the Cypriot delegation, met with Pope Francis at the Holly See.

President Christodoulides and Pope Francis had a private meeting, followed by a meeting with all the members of the Cypriot delegation, a presidency press release said.

Pope Francis gave the President a medal depicting Saint Peter's Basilica while President Christodoulides gifted Pope Francis a silver copy of an olive tree which is a symbol of peace.

The President and the Cypriot delegation also had a meeting with Holy See Prime Minister, Cardinal Parolin.

President Christodoulides is also scheduled to meet with ENI officials during his visit in Italy, at the company's offices in Rome.

(Photo: PIO)

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