The Pope visited Cyprus on June 4th and 5th with 36 members of his entourage.  The Pope’s visit included a meeting with President Demetris Christofias and his wife Elsi, a visit to the St. Maron school to greet thousands of enthusiastic followers, as well as meetings with members of the Holy Synod and Maronite Archbishop Youssef Soueif.  The Pope blessed a small olive tree, which will be planted at the Paphos airport in remembrance of his historic visit.  At his farewell ceremony on June 5th, he called for lasting peace in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Aeolos Travel, GPN’s member in Cyprus, was proud to provide VIP motor coach transportation for the Pope’s entourage.  See pictures above…