Pope Francis: I wish Armenian-Turkish border opened
On his way back from a three-day Turkey trip, Pope Francis spoke to journalists about the Armenian-Turkish border, saying that it is in his heart.
“The Armenian-Turkish border is in my heart. I wish the border opened.
“I know that there are geopolitical problems in the region, which complicate the opening of the borders.
“Let’s pray for the reconciliation of these two nations,” he said, according to Turkish newspaper Yeni Akit.
Pope Francis also said that he visited the Armenian Patriarch of Istanbul Mesrop Mutafyan at the Armenian hospital Holy Savior. The closed-door meeting lasted 15 minutes. The Pope said that the Armenian Patriarch is seriously ill.