With migrants in mind, Pope Francis visits divided Cyprus Posted on December 2, 2021 by Caritas With migrants in mind, Pope Francis visits divided CyprusNICOSIA, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Pope Francis visits Cyprus this week to lend his support to a conflict-riven island now on the front line of a new migratory route for people fleeing their countries for Europe. In central Nicosia, nothing tells the story of an influx in arrivals more than the small courtyard area outside the Church of the Holy Cross.