Pope Francis concluded his three-day trip to the Caucasus this evening, departing Azerbaijan about 7 pm local time.
He gave thanks to his hosts with the following telegram:
HIS EXCELLENCY ILHAM ALIYEV
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN BAKU
AS I DEPART FOR MY RETURN FLIGHT TO ROME, I WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEP GRATITUDE TO YOUR EXCELLENCY AND THE BELOVED PEOPLE OF AZERBAIJAN FOR YOUR WELCOME AND HOSPITALITY. UPON THE NATION I WILLINGLY INVOKE THE DIVINE BLESSINGS OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY.
He gave thanks to his hosts with the following telegram:
HIS EXCELLENCY ILHAM ALIYEV
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF AZERBAIJAN BAKU
AS I DEPART FOR MY RETURN FLIGHT TO ROME, I WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEP GRATITUDE TO YOUR EXCELLENCY AND THE BELOVED PEOPLE OF AZERBAIJAN FOR YOUR WELCOME AND HOSPITALITY. UPON THE NATION I WILLINGLY INVOKE THE DIVINE BLESSINGS OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY.
FRANCISCUS PP.
[Original text: English]
[Original text: English]
