09.05.2025 17:41
President Erdoğan sent a congratulatory letter to Pope Leo XIII on the occasion of his election to the office. In his letter, Erdoğan expressed his hope for joint efforts to end humanitarian tragedies, particularly in Gaza.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent a congratulatory letter to Pope Leo XIII on the occasion of his election to the papacy.
CONGRATULATORY LETTER FROM PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN TO POPE LEO XIII
In his letter, Erdoğan stated, "I sincerely congratulate you on behalf of my nation and myself on your election to the papal office." President Erdoğan mentioned that the late Pope Francis, a valuable statesman, made great efforts to establish peace and tolerance during a time of intensified regional and international conflicts, earning the admiration of the entire world.
GAZZA WISH
In his letter, President Erdoğan expressed his belief that "I am confident that we will continue the sincere and constructive dialogue we established with Pope Francis with you as well. I sincerely believe that advancing the relations between Turkey and the Vatican will significantly contribute to strengthening tolerance in the international arena and ending humanitarian tragedies, especially in Gaza."
President Erdoğan also expressed his hope for joint efforts to end humanitarian tragedies, especially in Gaza.
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