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Pope Francis meets Russian Orthodox envoy

(3 May 2023) ASSOCIATED PRESS Vatican city, Vatican - 03 May 2023 1. Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Anthony, director of the Moscow Patriarchate's foreign relations office, entering Saint Peter's square 2. Pope Francis entering Saint Peter's square for weekly audience and greeting faithful 3. Media 4. Various of the Pope entering Saint Peter's square for weekly audience and greeting faithful 5. Pope walking toward his seat with walking stick 6. Swiss guards 7. Pope starting general audience 8. Faithful gathered in Saint Peter's square 9. Russian Orthodox Metropolitan Anthony approaching the Pope and shaking hands 10. Metropolitan Anthony entering Saint Peter's basilica 11. Exterior of Saint Peter basilica STORYLINE: Pope Francis on Wednesday greeted the foreign envoy of the Russian Orthodox Church, just days after revealing a secret “mission” was under way to try to put an end to the war in Ukraine. Metropolitan Anthony attended Francis’ weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square and then greeted Francis at the end. He presented the pope with an icon, which Francis blessed. Anthony was later seen being led off the stage by one of Francis’ aides. Francis devoted his remarks at the audience to a recap of his weekend visit to Hungary, during which he made repeated calls for an end to the war. The Vatican has a tradition of diplomatic neutrality and working behind the scenes to end conflicts. Francis on Sunday revealed that a secret peace “mission” in Russia’s war in Ukraine was under way, though he gave no details, and said the Vatican is willing to help facilitate the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia during the war. No confirmation of the negotiations came from either Ukrainian or Russian authorities. AP Video shot by Gianfranco Stara =========================================================== Clients are reminded to adhere to all listed restrictions and to check the terms of their licence agreements. For further assistance, please contact the AP Archive on: Tel +44(0)2074827482 Email: info@aparchive.com. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...