Schedule of Events / Prepared Texts by Pope Benedict
- Meeting of His Holiness Benedict XVI with journalists during the flight to Cyprus (Papal Flight, 4 June 2010)
- Welcoming Ceremony at the International Airport of Paphos (June 4, 2010)
- Ecumenical Celebration in the archeological area of the church of Agia Kiriaki Chrysopolitissa (Paphos, 4 June 2010)
- Meeting with the civil authorities and the diplomatic corps at the presidential palace in Nicosia (June 5, 2010)
- Meeting with the Catholic community of Cyprus at the sports field of St. Maron primary school (Nicosia, 5 June 2010)
- Meeting with His Beatitude Chrysostomos II, Archbishop of New Justiniana and All Cyprus at the Orthodox archbishopric of Nicosia (June 5, 2010)
- Eucharistic Celebration at the parish church of the Holy Cross attended by priests, religious, deacons, catechists and representatives of Cyprian ecclesial movements (Nicosia, 5 June 2010)
- Eucharistic Celebration on the occasion of the publication of the Instrumentum laboris of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops - Eleftheria sports centre (Nicosia, 6 June 2010)
- Consignment of the Instrumentum laboris of the Special Assembly for the Middle East of the Synod of Bishops - Eleftheria sports centre (Nicosia, 6 June 2010)
- Instrumentum Laboris "The Catholic Church in the Middle East: Communion and Witness. 'Now the company of those who believed were of one heart and soul' (Acts 4, 32)" (June 6, 2010)
- Recitation of the Angelus Domini (Nicosia, 6 June 2010)
- Visit at the Cathedral of the Maronite Church of Cyprus (Nicosia, 6 June 2010)
- Farewell Ceremony at the International Airport of Larnaca (June 6, 2010)
Additional Coverage
Zenit News Service
- A Pope in Cyprus: Benedict XVI Reviews Historical First, Summarizes 16th International Journey Zenit. June 9, 2010.
- Media Reacts Positively to Pope's Cyprus Trip; Press Follows Benedict XVI's Words Closely Zenit. June 8, 2010.
- Aide: Cyprus Is Key in Evangelization History, Affirms its Strategic Significance Zenit. June 6, 2010.
- Pope and Muslim Leader Embrace in UN Buffer Zone June 6, 2010.
- Benedict XVI's Words En Route to Cyprus, "There Is a Great and Ancient Christianity in the Middle East" June 6, 2010. A translation of the press conference Benedict XVI gave Friday en route to his three-day apostolic trip to Cyprus.
- Pope to Cyprus: Support Mideast Christians, Visits Orthodox Archbishopric of Nicosia Zenit. June 5, 2010.
- Cypriot President Says Nation Is Bridge That Unites, Welcomes Benedict XVI to Island, Asks for Help With Turkey June 5, 2010.
- Cypriot President's Greeting to Pope: "We ... Are Fellow Travelers on the Road Toward Achieving Peace" June 5, 2010. Address given today by the Cypriot president, Demetris Christofias, upon receiving Benedict XVI to the Presidential Palace.
- Unity Among Christians Possible, Pontiff Affirms; Celebrates Ecumenical Event With Orthodox Chrysostomos II June 4, 2010.
- Words of Cypriot Orthodox Archbishop to Pope: "It Is Here ... That the Christian Roots of Europe Took Seed" June 4, 2010.
- Nuncio Notes 3 Dimensions of Pope's Cyprus Trip: Underlines Importance of Christian Presence June 4, 2010.
- Benedict XVI Visits Paphos, Where St. Paul Started. Cyprus Holds Significant Place in Christian History. June 4, 2010.
- Aide: Benedict XVI Will Promote Peace in Cyprus June 3, 2010.
- Cypriot Orthodox Leader Rejects Criticism of Pope; Papal Visit Comes Amid Tension Over Ecumenism June 2, 2010.
- Political Instability Awaits Pope in Cyprus Interview With Alfred-Maurice de Zayas. June 2, 2010.
