One Cross For Two
... decentralization of decision-making in the Roman Catholic Church was discussed. The Russian and international media have on a number of occasions talked about what they believe to be the political connotations behind the meeting between the Pope of the Catholic Church and the Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia, as well as the Russian President’s personal interest in the meeting. However, the provisions of the final declaration suggest that Patriarch Kirill did not attend the meeting as Vladimir Putin’s ambassador, but rather as a spiritual leader striving for independence from political considerations who, just like Pope Francis, is concerned first and foremost about the future of ...