President Peter Pellegrini has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his 70th birthday. In a message sent on Sunday, he wished the Pope good health, optimism, and strength in his mission as a moral authority and messenger of peace and hope around the world. Pellegrini noted that 2025 will be a milestone year – not only the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of grace and renewal, but also the beginning of Leo XIV’s pontificate. He also assured the Pope of Slovakia’s support for initiatives aimed at building a more humane world. Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, is the first North American pope in history.
Source: TASR
Veronika Ščepánová, Photo: FB/Peter Pellegrini
