KYIV – Pope Francis has agreed to make a visit to Ukraine, according to Yuriy Tandit , the negotiator of the Security Service of Ukraine for the release of hostages. Speaking on Ukrainian television’s Channel 5, he said: “A few days ago I returned from the Vatican, where I met with Pope Francis. The day before yesterday we handed him a letter from Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko with the invitation, and the pope told us he would come to Ukraine.” He added, “I want to congratulate the Ukrainian people that Pope Francis, who prays for peace in our country, will likely visit us.” The last visit to independent Ukraine of a pope took place in 2001, when Pope John Paul II came to the country. (UNIAN)
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