Pope Francis receives Klimkin with Ukrainian children in Vatican
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin, together with a group of Ukrainian children, has met with Pope Francis during a General Audience in the Vatican.
"Together with a group of Ukrainian children, [Klimkin] met with Pope Francis during a General Audience in the Vatican to receive his blessing, as well as to thank the pontiff for a humanitarian initiative 'The Pope for Ukraine,' prayers for peace in our state," the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Ukraine said on Wednesday.
Klimkin handed over to the pontiff a "Book of Goodness" created by more than 300,000 children and adults from all over Ukraine.
"This unique handmade book, which was made on cotton paper and herbs collected in those regions from where the stories about goodness came, includes 50 real stories about goodness and 50 drawings, which is a reflection of the children's vision of humanity, sincerity and compassion in everyday life," the ministry said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Ukraine receives weapons from some partners with permission to strike Russia – Latvian FM
19:35, 01.05.2024
MFA launches AI to inform on consular issues
11:46, 01.05.2024
Ukraine once again clarifies info on derogation from obligations under Convention on Protection of Human Rights, Fundamental Freedoms – MFA
09:58, 30.04.2024
Two Ukrainian citizens killed in Germany are military personnel undergoing medical rehabilitation; consulate establishing contact with relatives - MFA
14:04, 29.04.2024
Ukrainian, Latvian PMs discuss Ukraine's European integration, seizure of Russian assets
21:03, 26.04.2024
LATEST
Yermak, Szijjártó discuss key issues of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations
20:24, 03.05.2024
Currently five multi-role Russian fighters, Su-34, Su-35 aircraft are in Black and Azov Seas
19:53, 03.05.2024
Khortytsia group: In Krasnohorivka, some enemy groups managed to enter hide among remains of refractory plant; all measures being taken to drive enemy out of village
19:26, 03.05.2024
Borrell on behalf of EU due to cyberattacks by Russian-sponsored group ART28: We not to tolerate it, will use full range of responses
18:40, 03.05.2024
Enemy uses chemical munitions 444 times over past month – AFU General Staff