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Pope Benedict Meets President of Ukraine. Pope Benedict XVI met on Monday with the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko. They discussed the present international situation, as well as the relations …More
Pope Benedict Meets President of Ukraine.

Pope Benedict XVI met on Monday with the President of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko. They discussed the present international situation, as well as the relations between the Holy See and Ukraine. A communiqué also said the two sides are dedicated to finding a just solution to outstanding issues between the Holy See and Ukraine. They also spoke of the contributions the Catholic Church has made to the Ukrainian society, as well as the importance of ecumenical dialogue. After the meeting Pope Benedict gave President Yushchenko a papal medallion and a reproduction of an ancient image of St. Peters. The President gave the Pope a large marble bust of the Holy Father.