The Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean expresses its congratulations to Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, on his election as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, under the name of H.H. Pope Francis.
Inter-religious dialogue among the three major Mediterranean monotheistic religions, is one of the pillars on which PAM has always forged its role and commitment towards the achievement and consolidation of peace among the region’s citizens. The Holy See, as a Partner State of the Assembly, is actively involved in PAM’s endeavors, and its representatives regularly contribute to the debate among the Mediterranean parliamentarians.
PAM takes this opportunity to reiterate its full support to H.H. Pope Francis in his future leadership of the Roman Catholic Church and will leave no stone unturned as to assist, through its parliamentary diplomacy dimension, all those efforts addressing inter-cultural and inter-religious dialogue in the Mediterranean region.
Malta, 13 March 2013