Pope Francis receives Klimkin with Ukrainian children in Vatican

17:48, 08.08.2018 1 min read

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.