Pope Urges Trump to Foster Peace and Inclusivity

Vatican City: Pope Francis called on Donald Trump to promote peace and work for a society without hatred, discrimination and exclusion in the pontiff’s message for his inauguration as United States President on Monday. “On the occasion of your inauguration as the forty-seventh President of the United States of America, 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,” read the message.

According to Ansa News Agency, the pope emphasized the importance of America’s ideals as a welcoming land of opportunity, expressing hope that under Trump’s leadership, the American people will work towards a more just society. The pontiff’s message urged for a nation where there is no room for hatred, discrimination, or exclusion.

Pope Francis also addressed the global challenges faced by humanity, notably the scourge of war, and expressed his prayers for Trump’s efforts in promoting peace and reconciliation among nations. He concluded his message by invoking divine blessings upon Trump, his family, and the American people.