Pope to reach out to other Christians during Baltics trip

AP  |  Vatican City 

The Vatican says will have two ecumenical meetings during his trip to the in September.

The Vatican today released details about the previously announced September 22-25 pilgrimage.

In Lithuania, where Catholics are the majority, the will visit a Marian sanctuary. Then after being driven from the capital of to Kaunas, will celebrate Mass in a park on September 23.

Many of Latvia's Christians are Orthodox or Protestants. on September 24 will have an ecumenical encounter in and will also visit the city's

In Tallinn, Estonia, Francis will young people in a Lutheran church before celebrating Mass in the city's

Last month, Francis went to to further strengthen ties with other Christian churches.

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First Published: Thu, July 05 2018. 18:15 IST