Pope Francis issues message for Trump inauguration
January 20, 2025
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CWN Editor's Note: Six hours before the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States, the Vatican released a papal message for the inauguration.
“I offer cordial greetings and the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you wisdom, strength and protection in the exercise of your high duties,” the Pope wrote. “Inspired by your nation’s ideals of being a land of opportunity and welcome for all, it is my hope that under your leadership the American people will prosper and always strive to build a more just society, where there is no room for hatred, discrimination or exclusion.”
The Pope added:
At the same time, as our human family faces numerous challenges, not to mention the scourge of war, I also ask God to guide your efforts in promoting peace and reconciliation among peoples. With these sentiments, I invoke upon you, your family, and the beloved American people an abundance of divine blessings.The above note supplements, highlights, or corrects details in the original source (link above). About CWN news coverage.
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