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03-12-2021 11:21

Speech by Pope Francis during the Holy Mass, at GSP Stadium, in Cyprus

As Jesus was passing by, two blind men cried out in misery and hope: “Have mercy on us, Son of David” (Mt 9:27). “Son of David” was a title attributed to the Messiah, who the prophecies predicted would come from the line of David. The two men in today’s Gospel are blind, yet they see the most important thing: they realize that Jesus is the Messiah who has come into the world. Let us reflect on three steps in this encounter. They can help us in turn, during this Advent season, to welcome the L...

03-12-2021 09:37

Address by Pope Francis to the Members of the Holy Synod, at Apostle Varnavas Cathedral, in Cyprus

Your Beatitudes, Dear Bishops of the Holy Synod,I am pleased to be with you and I am grateful for your cordial welcome. Thank you, dear Brother, for your kind words, for your openness of heart and commitment to promoting dialogue between us. I wish to extend my greetings to the priests and deacons, and to the faithful of the Orthodox Church of Cyprus, with a particular thought for the monks and nuns, who by their prayer purify and elevate the faith of all.The grace of being here reminds me ...

03-12-2021 08:18

Statement by the Permanent Representative of Cyprus to the UN, Ambassador Andreas Hadjichrysanthou, at the United Nations General Assembly on Sport for development and peace

Mr President,My country maintains strong links with the Olympic Ideal, formed through Cyprus’ participation in the Olympic Games since their initiation in antiquity. I would like to thank China for bringing forward the resolution on the Olympic Ideal this year and wish them every success in hosting the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Cyprus has once again co-sponsored this resolution, reaffirming our commitment to the principles and ideals it stands for.While lauding the core values and principl...

02-12-2021 20:57

Toast by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the official dinner in honor of the delegation of the Holy See, at the Presidential Palace

I would like to welcome you to Cyprus and to express our gratitude for your presence with us tonight.The visit of His Holiness, Pope Francis, to Cyprus is a truly historic event and constitutes a great honour for my country and its people.This visit comes at testing times for the entire world. Inequality is rising. Intolerance is prevalent among peoples and faith. Human rights remain under attack. Injustice is widespread.Forced displacement and migration, do not only jeopardize efforts to...

02-12-2021 20:19

Address by Pope Francis to representatives of the Authorities, the Diplomatic Corps and the Civil Society at the Presidential Palace, in Cyprus

Mr President of the Republic,Members of Government and of the Diplomatic Corps,Distinguished Religious and Civil Authorities,Illustrious Representatives of Society and the World of Culture,Ladies and Gentlemen,I greet you most cordially and I am most pleased to be present among you. I thank you, Mr President, for the welcome you have offered me in the name of the entire population. I have come as a pilgrim to a country geographically small, but historically great; to an island that down ...

02-12-2021 19:26

Address by the President of the Republic, Mr Nicos Anastasiades, at the ceremony of Pope Francis’ address to the Diplomatic Corps representatives and the representatives of the Authorities and the Civil Society

Holy Father,It is the highest honour for the State, for myself personally and for the entire people of Cyprus, to welcome you today to the Republic of Cyprus.Your visit, the second official one of a Primate of the Roman Catholic Church, to our country, constitutes a historic moment, brings feelings of great emotion and at the same time sincere joy.Cyprus was defined as a stop in the footsteps of the great missionaries and one of the first links in the Christian chain, and determined the ro...

02-12-2021 17:28

Address by Pope Francis to the Catholic Community, Maronite Cathedral of Our Lady of Grace

Your Beatitudes, Dear Brother Bishops,Dear Priests, Men and Women Religious, and Catechists,Dear Brothers and Sisters, Χαίρετε! [Greetings!]I am pleased to be here among you. I express my gratitude to Cardinal Béchara Boutros Raï for his kind words, and I cordially greet Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa. I am grateful to all of you for your ministry and your service, especially to you, sisters, for the educational work you carry on in the schools, so well attended by the children of the i...

02-12-2021 16:56

Photo Album - Pope Francis’ Arrival

Pope Francis arrives in Cyprus.

02-12-2021 14:22

Rapid antigen testing units – 3 December 2021

Based on the decisions of the Council of Ministers, and aiming at the suppression of the dispersion of the virus SARS-CoV-2, as of the 18th of October, in places where SafePass is required, individuals aged 12 and above must hold one of the following:1. Certificate of full vaccination.2. Proof that they have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months.3. Certificate of a PCR negative test or a negative rapid antigen test result, valid for 72 hours.According to the Ministe...

02-12-2021 14:19

EMA starts rolling review of Valneva’s COVID-19 vaccine (VLA2001)

EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) has started a rolling review of VLA2001, a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Valneva.The CHMP’s decision to start the rolling review is based on preliminary results from laboratory studies (non-clinical data) and early clinical studies in adults. These studies suggest that the vaccine triggers the production of antibodies that target SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may help protect against the disease.EMA will evaluate data as they be...

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