Visit Will Be Virtual, But Orthodox Ire Is Real

MOSCOW, MARCH 1, 2002 (Zenit.org).- The Russian Orthodox Church reacted harshly to the news that this Saturday, through a live video link, John Paul II will lead Russian Catholic youth in prayer in the Catholic cathedral of Moscow.

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«One can only be astonished by the irrational persistence and determination with which the Vatican suggests different methods to mark, even if only symbolically, the Pope´s presence in Russia,» said Orthodox Church spokesman Vsevolod Chaplin, in statements quoted by Interfax agency.

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