RAMALLAH, May 9, 2025 (WAFA) — President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas has extended his warm congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of his election as the new Pope of the Vatican.

In his message, President Abbas expressed his heartfelt wishes for Pope Leo XIV’s success in carrying out his noble responsibilities and continuing the legacy of the late Pope Francis in promoting peace worldwide.

He reaffirmed the deep historical friendship between the State of Palestine and the Holy See and expressed his commitment to strengthening these ties in the service of humanity, justice, and global peace.

President Abbas also emphasized the vital moral, religious, and political role of the Holy See in supporting just causes, foremost among them the Palestinian people's right to freedom and independence.

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