Common denominators based on the noble humanitarian principles and values have turned relations between Bahrain and the Vatican into a distinguished model of co-operation, His Majesty King Hamad has said.
These relations serve humanity by promoting peaceful coexistence between religions and cultures, shunning extremism and fostering dialogue as the only means to achieve people’s aspirations for peace, prosperity and sustainable development, he said.
His Majesty was visiting Pope Francis at his residence, in the presence of the King’s personal representative Shaikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa and the King’s representative for humanitarian works and youth affairs, National Security Adviser Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The King commended the positive outcomes of the Pontiff’s historic visit, noting the lofty humanitarian contents contained in his speeches that emphasised the principles of peace, religious freedom and rapprochement between peoples.
He also praised the great success of the Mass which was held yesterday and attended by tens of thousands from Bahrain and the Gulf countries.
Pope Francis thanked His Majesty for the gracious welcome and hospitality and for his invitation to visit Bahrain. He also expressed appreciation to the royal family, commending coexistence and tolerance characterising the Bahraini society.
The Pope also underlined Bahrain’s vital role in consolidating the culture of dialogue, tolerance and peaceful coexistence.
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