Heads of Missions meeting today

Today Ambassadors accredited to the Holy See met for a Heads of Missions meeting and discussed volatile geopolitical situation, the recent important visit of HP/VP Kallas to the Holy See and the important need for unity among the EU and close allies in these challenging times. 



A minute of silence was dedicated in prayer for the health Pope Francis.



The Ambassador of Ukraine accredited to the Holy See, Andrii Yurash, joined the meeting and he was assured of the EU’s unwavering solidarity and support against Russia’s war of aggression. 



Afterwards the Ambassadors joined for a mass in the Basilica of St. John Lateran dedicated to the just and lasting peace in Ukraine.

one minute of silence

With the Ambassador of Cyprus

 

with the Ambassador of Ukraine to the Holy See

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Mass

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