فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, sent a congratulatory message to Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election to the papal seat, expressing hope that this new era will bring prosperity to Catholic communities and contribute positively to global well-being.
In his message, the King expressed deep appreciation for the strong ties uniting the Kingdom of Morocco and the Holy See, emphasizing that these relations are rooted in a shared legacy of understanding and mutual respect, as well as a common commitment to the values of peace and coexistence.
King Mohammed VI underlined that Morocco, as a land of interfaith coexistence, has always endeavored to uphold the values of solidarity and harmony among peoples and civilizations. He highlighted key milestones in the history of relations between Rabat and the Vatican, including the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Morocco in 1985 at the invitation of the late King Hassan II, and the visit of Pope Francis to Rabat in 2019.
The King noted that these visits represent highly symbolic moments in the path of interfaith dialogue and reflect the shared will of both sides to strengthen bridges of brotherhood and combat all forms of extremism and isolationism.
In closing, King Mohammed VI expressed his hope for the continued strengthening of the exceptional relationship between Morocco and the Holy See under the new papacy, calling for ongoing collaboration to reinforce Islamic-Christian dialogue based on the shared human values that unite the followers of the Abrahamic faiths.
Source: Fes News Media
