PM invites Pope to visit Georgia ahead of 17th century christianization jubilee

Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Monday announced that he had invited Pope Francis to visit Georgia. The invitation comes ahead of the 17th-century anniversary of Georgia’s Christianization, which will be celebrated next year.

Kobakhidze emphasized the significance of such a visit.

“I have invited the Pope to Georgia. This visit would be very important. As you know, next year marks the 17th-century jubilee of Georgia’s Christianization, and in this context, a visit by the Pope would be extremely meaningful. We have extended this invitation, and we hope he will visit Georgia,” Kobakhidze said.