In his Jubilee general audience, Pope Francis spoke of his coming trips to Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The Pope said he will visit the Caucasus nations of Georgia and Azerbaijan on September 30 – October 2 for two reasons.
The first, he said, is to “value the ancient Christian roots present in these lands – always a spirit of dialogue and with other religions and cultures,” while the second is to “encourage hope and pathways of peace,” the Catholic News Agency reports.
“History teaches us that the path of peace requires great tenacity and continued steps, beginning with the small ones and gradually making them grow, going toward one another. Because of this my wish is that each person give their contribution for reconciliation,” he said.
