Pope Benedict XVI Set to Depart for Historic Visit to Cyprus

(4 June 10 –RV) Pope Benedict XVI will make history today when he becomes the first Pope in modern times to set foot on the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus. The Holy Father is due to depart from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport in under an hours time and will arrive at Paphos international Airport at 2pm local time. Among the events scheduled for today is an ecumenical celebration which will also be attended by the Orthodox Archbishop of Cyprus. We spoke to the Cypriot Ambassador to the Holy See, George Poulides about the Pope’s visit.