Pontiff is said to have mentioned the “importance of developing relationships” in the Russian Orthodox church. At least, so Russia’s media said.
At a meeting with Pope Leo Xiv, the leader of the external relations with the Patriarchate church of Moscow, Metropolitan Anthony, complained about “persecution of the church” in Ukraine. This was announced by the Department of External Church Relations (SBC) of the Moscow Patriarchate, quoted by Rossmi.
Thus, during the conversation, the parties in particular discussed issues of military conflicts: in Ukraine and the Middle East.
At the same time, the SPC noted that they also talked to Dad about the “persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church” of the Moscow Patriarchate today.
Separately, Anthony passed Leo Xiv a greeting from Russian patriarch Kirill in the election of his leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Pontiff is said to be grateful to Cyril for greeting, emphasizing the “importance of developing relationships” in the Russian Orthodox church.
Remember that Pope Lev Xiv met with Metropolitan Anthony, the head of the Department of the Moscow Patriarchate department.
Earlier, Leo Xiv announced his willingness to provide the Vatican as a platform for direct communication between Ukraine and Russia.
But Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has made it clear that Orthodox countries cannot arrange “Catholic site.” Obviously, the Russians were happier with Istanbul, where this week the third cycle of negotiations between the DEGATIONS of Ukraine and the Russian Federation took place.
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Source: korrespondent
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