The world leaders congratulate Pope Liu XIV, who opened Pontifat with a call to peace
propagandaSoon after work His first appearance on the Vatican balcony on ThursdayLeaders around the world They sent congratulatory messages to the new PopeRobert Francis Brevost, 69, who chose the fourteenth name of Liu.
Prevost, born Chicago Also, the Peruvian citizenHe is the first Latin American to occupy the position of head of the Roman Catholic Church. For a long time there was taboo against the American Pope, given the country’s geopolitical weight in the secular field.
US President Donald Trump wrote in fact He looks forward to meeting the new PopeAnd I said that it is “the honor to realize that it is the first of the American Pope. What are the feelings, and what is a great honor for our country.” “Millions of American Catholics and other Christians will pray for the success of their work at the head of the church.”
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It seems that Pope Lyon It revolves around the topic of peaceIn his first public speech from a balcony Basilica San PedroHe described it as “disarmament, insult, and the preservation of peace, which comes from God.” The ink added: “I would like to enter this peace greeting, and all people will reach your family, wherever they are; indeed all peoples, and the whole land: peace with you.”
This feeling was reflected in many world leaders congratulations. French President Emmanuel Macron, Description of the Pope’s choice as a “historic moment” “This new Pontificate would be peace and hope.”
As the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Kiir Starmer, described it as a “transcendent moment”, and said the Apostolic Chair “He has a special role that he plays in collecting people And the nations to End the big problems of our time“.
“This is a deepest impressive moment,” said Poland. “In Poland, we live it With great emotion and hope“.
Times of conflict and excitement
The Greek Prime Minister, Kiriacos Mitsotakis, congratulated the new Pope and said that His leadership reaches a time when “the world faces deep challengesBut also for great opportunities for loneliness, mercy and dialogue between peoples and religions. ”
And the head of the Spanish government, Pedro SanchezHe wanted to enhance Pontificate “Dialogue and Defense of Human Rights.” “At a time when conflicts and discomfort were distinguished, his words from the Blessings Registrar are a strong invitation to peace, Brotherhood and responsibility “Escriptó Minister of Primra de Italia, Giorgia Meloni.
Ukrainian President, Folomer Zelinskyand Pope Liu congratulated the fourteenth on his choice He said he expected “the continuous moral and spiritual support of the Vatican in Ukraine’s efforts to restore justice and achieve permanent peace.”
“Ukraine is deeply able to hold a coherent position of the Apostolic Chair in defending international law, Concluding the military aggression of the Russian Federation Against Ukraine and protect the rights of innocent civilians. “
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European Commission President, Ursula von der Lin, He hopes that Pope Liu fourteen will be “It is guided by wisdom and strength, because it leads the Catholic society and inspires the world through its commitment to peace and dialogue.” “In times of division and uncertainty,” said Antonio Costa, head of the European Council. His spiritual leadership can help inspire unityAnd mercy and peace. “
When asked how he explained The message of “back”, unarmed peace and drawings “Costa told “Euronews that the message was” moral “, but she admitted that she was” in this ideal world, we will not need weapons, because we will not face threats. “
Unfortunately, in real life, there are threats. We have to defend ourselves. What we have learned is that peace without defense is an illusion“The Secretary -General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, said that the world” needs the most powerful voices in favor of peace, social justice, human dignity and mercy, “added that the United Nations hopes to work with the Holy See” to enhance solidarity, enhance reconciliation, and build a fair and sustainable world for all. “
