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Pope Leo XIV congratulates Kyrgyzstan on Independence Day

From 24.kg · () Russian

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  • Pope Leo XIV sent Independence Day greetings to President Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan.
  • The pope wished Kyrgyzstan peace and called on its people to contribute to the common good.
  • Vatican nuncio Archbishop George Panamthundil also offered wishes for prosperity and success for the upcoming World Nomad Games.

Pope Leo XIV has congratulated President Sadyr Japarov and the people of Kyrgyzstan on the country’s Independence Day.

In his message, the pope wished Kyrgyz citizens peace and urged them to continue contributing to the common good. He also invoked blessings on Japarov, Kyrgyzstan’s state authorities and its citizens.

Archbishop George Panamthundil, the Vatican’s apostolic nuncio to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan, joined the congratulations. He wished Japarov peace and prosperity for Kyrgyzstan and happiness for its people.

Panamthundil also wished success to the upcoming World Nomad Games. He said the event should help preserve and promote Kyrgyzstan’s cultural heritage while strengthening friendship, understanding and cooperation among peoples.

I pray that the Almighty will inspire the people of your country to continue being makers of peace, devoted to the common good. I joyfully invoke divine blessings upon Your Excellency, all state authorities and all your citizens.

— Pope Leo XIVThe pope’s Independence Day message to Kyrgyzstan’s president and people.
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