Pope Francis spoke of the importance of an “urgent commitment to promote peace and stability in the world” during a meeting with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
C. Roubini Chinnapa9, CTC, Vatican News
Pope Francis and President Tokayev emphasized peace and cooperation during their meeting at the Vatican on January 19. A statement issued by the Press Office of the Holy See said that both countries appreciated the good bilateral relations between the Holy See and Kazakhstan. The statement added that the talks were “amicable”.
In this important diplomatic meeting, the two leaders discussed matters highlighting their shared commitment to promoting global peace and stability. Pope Francis and the President underlined the importance of mutual cooperation in the field of interreligious dialogue. They hoped that the faithful would play an active role in nurturing the common good within the country.
The President also spoke with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Foreign Affairs and International Organizations. A statement released by the Holy See’s press office said the focus was on regional and international issues. In particular, conflicts and humanitarian issues were topics of discussion. Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for a committed effort to promote global peace and stability.
As a pilgrim of peace, Pope Francis made an apostolic visit to the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan in September 2022 on the occasion of the Seventh Congress of World and Traditional Religious Leaders. Catholics make up just one percent of Kazakhstan’s population, which is 70 percent Muslim and 25 percent Christian. Among them are mainly Russian Orthodox believers.
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2024-01-19 14:46:02
