O Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met today, May 19 Pope Leo ID ‘ In the Vatican, who expressed his intention to visit Nice together with the Patriarch to honor the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council.

The Ecumenical Patriarch congratulated the New Pope for his election and in the discussion they had, among other things, the importance of continuing the promotion and deepening of the theological dialogue between the two churches, Orthodox and Roman Catholic, as well as their cooperation on the subjects of the world. Our fellow human beings and the protection of the natural environment.

He also referred to the brotherly communication and cooperation he had with unmistakable Pope Franciswith which he met more than ten times.

Pope Leo has assured his intense desire to visit Turkey, this year and at a time to be set to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the first year of the Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. It is recalled that the Ecumenical Patriarch had invited the late Pope Francis for this purpose, and renewed his invitation to Leo’s successor.

Pontiff also expressed his gratitude to the Ecumenical Patriarch for his presence at yesterday’s ceremony for the official opening of his papal ministry, and also emphasized the importance of promoting the Christian dialogue and cooperation.

The Ecumenical Patriarch offered the Pope Leo ‘a picture of Our Lady of Driving, who was painted for this in Mount Athos, a muscular man who prepared Mount Athos monks, as well as his own books. The Pope offered to Mr. Bartholomew artistic performance of the baptism of the Lord.

Subsequently, in the Vatican Clemenina Hall, the Pope welcomed and spoke to the representatives of the churches and other religions, who attended the Divine Liturgy yesterday for his enthronement, and welcomed all the delegations.

After his meeting with the Pope, the Ecumenical Patriarch went with his accompaniment to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, where he prayed and left white roses in the tomb of Pope Francis.