On January 12, a delegation led by the Chairman of the Caucasian Muslims Office, Sheikh-Ul-Islam Allahshukur Pashazade, will leave for Vatican.

Axar.az reports referring to the press service of the Caucasian Muslims Office, that the delegation includes representatives of religious confessions operating in Azerbaijan.

The visit will take place on the official invitation of the head of the Roman-Catholic Church, Pope Francis.

As part of the visit, the Azerbaijani delegation will hold meetings with Pope Francis and several high-ranking officials of the Holy See.