Greek authorities say plans approved for papal visit to island in company of head of Eastern Orthodox churchThe pope has asked to visit Greece to show support for refugees there,and Greek church authorities absorb approved plans for a papal trip to Lesbos, officials said Tuesday.
The Greek Orthodox church added that it had invited ecumenical patriarch Bartholomew, or the head of the Eastern Orthodox church,“so that he can honour Lesbos with his presence the day of Pope Franciss visit”.
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Source: theguardian.com