Budapest, Hungary, Jul 5, 2021 / 07:35 am
Church leaders in Hungary and Slovakia have welcomed Pope Francis’ confirmation that he will visit their countries in September.
Cardinal Péter Erdő of Esztergom-Budapest said on July 4 that Catholics in Hungary were looking forward to the papal visit.
“The Catholic community is waiting for the arrival of the Holy Father in great joy and love. We are praying for his visit to be the sign of hope and a new beginning after the abatement of the pandemic,” he said.
Pope Francis formally announced on Sunday that he would be visiting the neighboring Central European countries.