The Pope appealed to the values of love and understanding, and the events were attended by delegations from 200 countries.
President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini participated in the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday. on St. Peter’s square in the Vatican. Pellegrini said Facebook in his speech that the Pope called in his speech to the common fulfillment of the values of love and understanding, supporting hope and solidarity in the world, writes TASR.
The President noted that thousands of believers from all over the world gathered at the inaugural Mass. “It is a great honor for me to be in this unique and historical event personally, to represent the whole of Slovakia and to express sincere support to the Holy Father in his demanding mission to lead the Catholic Church in times full of challenges,” Pellegrini wrote.
Lion XIV. According to the President, in his inaugural speech, he called on all people to fulfill the values of love and understanding, supporting hope and solidarity in the world. “May this message become an inspiration for all of us!” Concluded the President.
Sixty -nine -year -old Robert Francis was elected by the Cardinals in the Conclave for the 267th Pope of the Roman Church on May 8. Received the name of Lev XIV. The Pope with all the powers became immediately, the inaugural mass, which ceremonially begins his pontificate, has ten days after the election.
In addition to the President of the Slovak Republic, many other leaders participated in the Sunday inaugural Mass. According to Sky News, delegations from approximately 200 countries have reportedly gathered in the Vatican.
