Pope Benedict XVI Will Visit Panama in 2013

(Panama-Guide) - Source: El Siglo - Pope Benedict XVI will visit Panama in 2013 in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of the South Sea, said Alfredo Prieto, a spokesman for the presidency. Minister of the Presidency, Demetrio Papadimitriu, confirmed the arrival of Pope that had previously been announced by President Ricardo Martinelli. Although the day of the Pope's arrival has not been announced, Prieto said the visit by the highest authority of the Catholic Church has the backing of the Vatican.