Official welcoming ceremony held for Pope Francis in Baku
By Trend
An official welcoming ceremony has been held for Pope Francis, who arrived in Baku Oct.2 on a pastoral visit.
A guard of honor was lined up for the Pope on the square decorated with the flags of Azerbaijan and the Holy See.
The chief of the guard of honor reported to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.
Ilham Aliyev welcomed Pope Francis.
The chief of the guard of honor reported to Pope Francis.
The anthems of Azerbaijan and Vatican were played.
President Aliyev and Pope Francis reviewed the guard of honor.
The Pope saluted the Azerbaijani soldiers.
State and government officials of Azerbaijan were introduced to Pope Francis, and members of the Holy See delegation were introduced to President Ilham Aliyev.
The guard of honor marched in front of President Ilham Aliyev and Pope Francis to the accompaniment of a military march.
President Ilham Aliyev and Pope Francis posed together for photographs.
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