King Mohammed VI Congratulates Pope Leo XIV on His Election to the Papacy

His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, sent a message of congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of his election to the papal throne.

In the message, the King extended his warmest congratulations and best wishes to the Pontiff, expressing hope that his papacy will be a source of goodness and benefit for Catholic communities and for the greater good of humanity.

The King emphasized the strength of the historical relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Holy See, built on mutual respect, cordial understanding, and a shared commitment to the values of peace and coexistence.

He also affirmed that Morocco, as a land of tolerance and interfaith dialogue, continues to work to promote harmony between peoples and civilizations.

King Mohammed VI recalled the historic visits of Pope John Paul II to Morocco in 1985, at the invitation of the late King Hassan II, and of Pope Francis in 2019, highlighting their strong symbolic significance in promoting dialogue between religions and confronting extremism and isolationism.

In conclusion, the King reaffirmed his commitment to further strengthening cooperation and understanding with the Holy See, in service of human fraternity and the promotion of dialogue between Muslims and Christians.