Pope Francis Leaves Hungary with a Farewell Ceremony and Receives a Unique Homemade Gift from the President Katalin Novák before Parting
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Before his departure the President of Hungary Katalin Novak made a homemade gift for Pope Francis, traditional "salty cake." She shared several images of the trip on her Twitter account:
As a 🇭🇺Hungarian housewife, I could not allow the Holy Father @Pontifex to leave Hungary without offering him some homemade salty cake. That's why I baked him some traditional salty rolls.🙂 pic.twitter.com/vIlBxQWJsT
— Katalin Novák (@KatalinNovakMP) April 30, 2023
We have 3 historic days behind us, which will be remembered by generations. Thank you, Pope Francis @Pontifex, for visiting us 🇭🇺, and we are grateful for the lessons, parables, and, last but not least, the memories. We pray for you and your service to the Lord. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5guMKjWd67
— Katalin Novák (@KatalinNovakMP) April 30, 2023
The Hungarian Ambassador to the Holy See, Eduard Habsburg, gave the pope a white rose to leave in front of the icon of Mary at the Basilica of St. Mary Major where Pope Francis prays before and after each trip.
At the end of the meeting with the academic and cultural world at the Péter Pázmány Catholic University, the Holy Father Francis moved to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for the farewell ceremony from Hungary.
Upon his arrival, the Pope was welcomed by the President of the Republic, H.E. Mrs. Katalin Novák, at the foot of the plane. Then, after the greetings of the respective Delegations and the local Entourage, Pope Francis boarded a neo/ITA Airways A320 and left to return to Italy.
The plane with the Holy Father on board returning from the Apostolic Journey to Hungary, which took off from Budapest's Ferenc Liszt International Airport at 18.08, landed at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome Fiumicino at 19.25.
Upon his arrival, the Pope was welcomed by the President of the Republic, H.E. Mrs. Katalin Novák, at the foot of the plane. Then, after the greetings of the respective Delegations and the local Entourage, Pope Francis boarded a neo/ITA Airways A320 and left to return to Italy.
The plane with the Holy Father on board returning from the Apostolic Journey to Hungary, which took off from Budapest's Ferenc Liszt International Airport at 18.08, landed at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport in Rome Fiumicino at 19.25.
Pope Francis sent a Telegram of thanksgiving upon his departure:
HER EXCELLENCY KATALIN NOVÁK
PRESIDENT OF HUNGARY
BUDAPEST
AS I LEAVE HUNGARY AT THE CONCLUSION OF MY APOSTOLIC JOURNEY, I ONCE AGAIN EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO YOUR EXCELLENCY, THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND ALL YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS FOR YOUR WARM WELCOME AND KIND HOSPITALITY. WITH RENEWED ASSURANCES OF MY PRAYERS, I INVOKE UPON THE NATION ALMIGHTY GOD’S BLESSINGS OF UNITY, FRATERNITY AND PEACE.
FRANCISCUS PP.
Sources: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/04/30/0323/00695.html and Twitter account of Katalin Novak
HER EXCELLENCY KATALIN NOVÁK
PRESIDENT OF HUNGARY
BUDAPEST
AS I LEAVE HUNGARY AT THE CONCLUSION OF MY APOSTOLIC JOURNEY, I ONCE AGAIN EXPRESS MY HEARTFELT GRATITUDE TO YOUR EXCELLENCY, THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND ALL YOUR FELLOW CITIZENS FOR YOUR WARM WELCOME AND KIND HOSPITALITY. WITH RENEWED ASSURANCES OF MY PRAYERS, I INVOKE UPON THE NATION ALMIGHTY GOD’S BLESSINGS OF UNITY, FRATERNITY AND PEACE.
FRANCISCUS PP.
Sources: https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/it/bollettino/pubblico/2023/04/30/0323/00695.html and Twitter account of Katalin Novak
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