Joint message of congratulations to the newly elected Pope and Head of the Vatican State, his Holiness Francis I

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Joint message of congratulations to the newly elected Pope and Head of the Vatican State, his Holiness Francis I

EU News 132/2013

European Council
The President
Brussels, 13 March 2013
EUCO 67/13
PRESS 113
PR PCE 59

Joint message of congratulations by
President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy
and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso
to the newly elected Pope and Head of the Vatican State,
his Holiness Francis I

On behalf of the European Union, we convey our sincere congratulations on your election.

We wish you a long and blessed Pontificate, which will allow your Holiness and the Catholic Church to defend and promote the fundamental values of peace, solidarity and human dignity. They are essential sign posts in a world facing numerous challenges and undergoing deep change.

We are convinced that your Holiness will continue to further with determination and strength the work of your predecessors by bringing the world's people and religions closer together.

Source: http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/ec/136089.pdf