Pope Francis holding mass in Catholic church in Baku
By Trend
Pope Francis arrived in the Catholic church in Baku as part of the official visit to Azerbaijan October 2.
He is holding mass in the church.
The Pope’s homily, delivered to the congregation gathered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, centered on the Lord’s call for Christians to live in faith and in service, according to Vatican Radio, the broadcasting station of the Holy See.
Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Church's Apostolic Prefecture in Azerbaijan Vladimir Fekete made remarks at the event.
Pope Francis was welcomed by Yaqub Eyyubov, Azerbaijani first deputy prime minister and Khalaf Khalafov, deputy foreign minister, at the Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
Pope Francis will hold meetings with the Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office Sheikhulislam Allahshukur Pashazade and representatives of other religious confessions as part of the visit, to be held under the slogan "We are all brothers".
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