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After the election of Leo XIV as the new Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church was confirmed, the president-elect of Venezuela, Edmundo González, issued a congratulatory message this Thursday, May 8, in which he expressed his spiritual support for the beginning of the new pontificate.
“My sincere congratulations to His Holiness Leo XIV on his election as Supreme Pontiff. May his pontificate shine with spiritual strength and wisdom. I trust that his leadership will bring comfort to the peoples who suffer today, especially to my noble people of Venezuela,” he expressed through his social media.
The president-elect emphasized the suffering of vulnerable populations, with special mention of Venezuela, which is going through years of economic and migratory difficulties.
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Your message seeks to align with the values of justice, solidarity, and hope that the Vatican has historically promoted.
Various leaders have expressed their willingness to work with the new Pontiff in favor of peace, human rights, and the fight against poverty.
In this context, the words of Edmundo González reinforce the call for unity and spiritual accompaniment in times of change.
Source: La Patilla
