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13:50 08 Jul 2021

Yermak had a telephone conversation with the Holy See's Secretary of State

Photo: OPU

In order to develop the dialogue between Ukraine and the Holy See at the highest level, the Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andrii Yermak had a telephone conversation with the Secretary of State of the Holy See Cardinal Pietro Parolin.

The press service of the President's Office announced this, Rubryka reports.

The parties stated the importance of the telephone conversation between the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi and His Holiness Pope Francis on June 30, which took place at a special time, on the 20th anniversary of the visit of Pope John Paul II to Ukraine.

They paid special attention to the issue of peace in Donbas.

"The participation of the Holy See as a moral authority in bringing peace to Donbas is important," Andrii Yermak said.

The head of the President's Office thanked the Holy See that Ukraine is present in the Holy Father's prayers, which contributes to the restoration of peace in our country, and stressed that it was very important for Ukrainians.

During the conversation, Andrii Yermak raised the issue of the beatification of Metropolitan Sheptytskyi, which is so awaited by the Ukrainian people.

On behalf of the President of Ukraine, the Head of the President's Office conveyed to His Holiness Pope Francis the best possible postoperative recovery and well-being.

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