Press Releases: On the Commemoration of the Anniversary of Pope Francis' Election

Press Releases: On the Commemoration of the Anniversary of Pope Francis' Election
Press Statement

Michael R. Pompeo
Secretary of State

Washington, DC

March 11, 2019

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On behalf of the United States Government, I wish to congratulate His Holiness Pope Francis on the sixth anniversary of his election to the Holy See of Rome. I appreciate his steadfast leadership to promoting peace and advancing religious freedom and human rights around the world. While the U.S.-Vatican friendship dates back to the founding of the United States, this year marks 35 years since the establishment of formal relations. I join millions of Americans in congratulating the Holy Father on this anniversary, and I look forward to continuing the U.S. partnership with the Holy See to address the many challenges our world faces today.

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Published March 11, 2019 at 04:39PM
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