Prot. 0044/25
Nicosia 09.05.2025
To all Latin priests in the Vicariate of Cyprus
Men and Women Religious
All the Lay Faithful
Yesterday, 8 May 2025. His Holiness Pope Leo XIV was elected as the successor of St. Peter and the Supreme Shepherd of the Universal Church. It is with great joy that we, the Latin Catholic Church in Cyprus, give thanks for the gift of our new Pope, Pope Leo XIV, with all the universal Church. We offer our heartfelt prayers and support as he begins his sacred ministry.
On Sunday May 11th . 2025, the Sunday of the Good Shepherd, a Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at 10:30 am in Holy Cross Church. All the parishes on the island will also celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday May 11th.
In Christ,
H.E. Msgr. Bruno Varriano, OFM
Bishop Patriarchal Vicar of Cyprus