Pope Francis says that Georgia has inspired him greatly and he will always remember his visit to the country with great fondness.
Today Georgia’s President Giorgi Margvelahsvili hosted the Ambassador of the Holy See to Georgia, Monsignor Marek Solczynski.
The Ambassador thanked the President for conducting the important visit of Pope Francis to Georgia in accordance with the "highest standards” and personally delivered his letter of gratitude.
"I wish to express my appreciation to you for your cordial welcome during my recent visit to Georgia,” the Pope’s letter read.
"I am grateful for your efforts and those of the Government in arranging my visit, and I thank you for the generous hospitality shown to me during my stay.”
"The profound faith and culture of the Georgian people have inspired me greatly, and I will always remember my visit to the country with great fondness.”
The Pope hoped that his visit would serve to deepen the bonds of friendship between the Holy See and Georgia, and serve to promote "peace and understanding among people of faith and goodwill”.
Pope Francis paid a two-day visit to Georgia on September 30.