Pope Francis in an interview with the Italian publication Corriere Della Sera incorrectly handed over his conversation with the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill of March 16, such statements are unlikely to promote a constructive dialogue between the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches. This is stated in the official clarification of the Communication Service of the Department of External Church Relations (Associations) of the Moscow Patriarchate, published on Wednesday on the website of the Association.
“causes regret that a month and a half after the conversation with Patriarch Kirill, Pope Francis chose incorrect tonality to convey the content of this conversation. Such statements are unlikely to contribute to the establishment of a constructive dialogue between the Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox churches, which is especially necessary in the current Time, ”the Office said in a statement.
Communication of spiritual leaders took place on March 16 in the video. Then the press service of the Holy See reported that Pope Francis called on Patriarch Kirill “to join forces in the name of peace.” According to the results of the meeting, the parties reported that the parties discussed the situation in Ukraine, paying special attention to the “humanitarian aspects of the current crisis and the actions of the Russian Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church to overcome its consequences.” The Pope and Patriarch Kirill also expressed hope for the “speedy achievement of the fair world,” noted in the OVP.