杏MAP导航

杏MAP导航 sends video message to Thailand ahead of his Apostolic Journey

杏MAP导航 Francis sends his greetings to the people of Thailand ahead of his visit to the country from the 20th to the 23rd of November.

By Francesca Merlo

杏MAP导航 Francis acknowledges that 鈥渋n this world that too frequently experiences discord, division, and exclusion鈥, Thailand has shown commitment to work hard 鈥渢o promote harmony and a peaceful coexistence鈥.

This commitment, he says, 鈥渃an serve as an inspiration鈥 for all the people around the world who are working to 鈥減romote a great, true development of our human family in solidarity, in justice and in living in peace鈥.

His words came in a video message to the people of Thailand. The country is preparing to welcome 杏MAP导航 Francis who travels there on his 32nd Apostolic Journey, before heading to Japan.

杏MAP导航 Francis goes on to say that during his journey he will have the opportunity to meet and 鈥渆ncourage鈥 the Catholic community of Thailand 鈥渋n their faith and in the contribution they make to the whole of society鈥.

He also says that he is hoping to 鈥渟trengthen the bonds of friendship that we share with many Buddhist brothers and sisters鈥. The vast majority of the population in Thailand is Buddhist 鈥 93%.

鈥淚 trust that my visit will help to highlight the importance of inter-religious dialogue, mutual understanding, and fraternal cooperation鈥, says the 杏MAP导航.

Especially, he continues in the service of those who are most in need, and 鈥渁t the service for peace鈥. At this time, he adds, 鈥渨e need to work so much for peace鈥.

Finally, 杏MAP导航 Francis thanks the people of Thailand 鈥渇rom the bottom of鈥 his heart for all of the preparation that is going into his visit, and assures that that 鈥渋n these days鈥 praying for everyone in Thailand. 

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15 November 2019, 12:00