The Slovak National Pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion of the jubilee year of 2025 is a strong spiritual and social moment for the whole Slovak nation. On Saturday, the Minister of Culture of the Slovak Republic Martina Šimkovičová (SNS nominee), who participated in the pilgrimage as part of the delegation of the President of the Slovak Republic Petr Pellegrini, emphasized this on Saturday.
The Minister appreciated the message of Pope Francis, which he addressed to the Slovak nation. “It was an exceptional manifestation of respect that we perceive as a confirmation of the importance of our faith, traditions and unity,“She picked up the minister.”A nation that does not forget its roots is to face the challenges of today“She added.
In the status she also informed about another work program in Italy. “It is related to the preparations of the setting of the bust of our prominent statesman Milan Rastislav Štefánik”She said.
The topic of the Busty Štefánik in Rome was opened by the Minister during the last year’s working visit to Italy. “The possibility of the placement of the bust was discussed by the Minister with the head of the Office for the preservation of defense culture and the memory of the Italian Ministry of Defense Diego Paulet on the initiative of the Ambassador of the Slovak Republic in Italy Karly Matiaško Wursterová,” said the resort. Šimkovičová promised the cooperation of the Ministry of Culture in this matter.
