On April 16, 2021, delegated by His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, His Eminence Mor Anthimos Jack Yacoub, Patriarchal Vicar for Youth Affairs and Christian Education, visited His Holiness Pope Francis at his residence in the Vatican.

During the meeting, His Eminence conveyed the greetings and fraternal love of His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II to His Holiness Pope Francis. In addition, His Eminence delivered a special letter to Pope Francis.