Toqaev expresses his heartfelt congratulations on the Pope's election.
👋 Hey there! Let's talk about some exciting news, shall we? President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on our website's report, has sent a congratulatory telegram to the new Pope Francis XVI.
In the telegram, Tokayev extends sincere congratulations to the Pope on his election to the Apostolic Throne, expressing confidence that the Catholic Church will maintain peace, stability, and prosperity amidst complex international circumstances under his leadership.
Kazakhstan, being a multi-confessional nation, has consistently supported joint efforts to foster friendship, mutual trust, and solidarity between peoples and religions. This aligns with the twice-held visit of the Pope in the country.
Now, let's talk a bit about the new Pope. The 69-year-old Pope Francis XVI, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, spent most of his career as a missionary in South America and recently headed the Vatican office for bishop appointments.
The election of the new Pope required three attempts by the conclave, as reported. It's worth mentioning that Pope Francis tragically passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 in his Vatican residence. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev had expressed his condolences following the Pope's demise.
After the former Pope's death, potential candidates for the Pope position started forming a circle. Among the notable contenders are Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Cardinal Péter Erdő, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Cardinal Cristóbal López Romero, and Cardinal Robert Prevost, who's an American Vatican insider.
However, it's hard to predict the outcome of the election due to the conclave's secretive nature[1][2][3]. Nevertheless, a new Pope has been elected as confirmed by white smoke from the Sistine Chapel[2].
Learn more about what's happening in the Vatican after Pope Francis' death by clicking here.
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- President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, after the demise of Pope Francis, has now sent a congratulatory telegram to the newly elected Pope Francis XVI.
- In his telegram, Tokayev expressed hope that under Pope Francis' leadership, the Catholic Church will uphold peace, stability, and prosperity amidst global politics.
- It's significant to note that Kazakhstan, being a multi-confessional nation, has supported interfaith relations and the Pope's visits align with these efforts.
- The election of Pope Francis XVI followed three attempts by the conclave, and he will be the second Pope to bear the name Francis in modern times, signifying continuity in his approach to the Catholic Church's role in general-news and relations with other nations.
