At the Silvio Pettirossi international airport in Asunción, the Holy Father, Pope Francis took his leave from Paraguay this evening, having completed his 9th Apostolic Visit.
At the airport, the Pope was welcomed by the President of the Republic, Mister Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara, with whom His Holiness spent a few moments in private before the national anthems were played and the two delegations greeted one another.
The aircraft - an Alitalia A330 - carrying the Holy Father, departed for Rome shortly before 7:30pm local time. The expected arrival at Ciampino airport in Italy is expected at 2:00pm local time (Monday, July 13), following a flight of approximately 13 hours.
Telegram of His Holiness, Pope Francis
to the President of Paraguay
Following his departure from Asunción, as he left Paraguayan airspace, the Holy Father sent the following telegram to the President of the Republic:
To His Excellency, Doctor Horacio Manuel Cartes Jara
President of the Republic of Paraguay
Asunción
Leaving Paraguay and continuing my flight back to Rome, I am pleased to send a cordial greeting to Your Excellency, renewing once again my affection for this beloved people. I keep you all in my heart and ask the Lord to grant you abundant graces, to help you all to progress in fraternity and harmony.
Francis
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