Pope Leo XIV praises UAE as a global model of coexistence

Pope Leo XIV has praised the UAE as a global model for promoting the values of coexistence and human fraternity, affirming the Holy See’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with the country's institution.

He commended the country's efforts during a meeting at the Vatican with Dr Khalid Ghanem Al Ghaith, Secretary-General of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity in Abu Dhabi.

The meeting included a presentation by the Secretary-General on the Committee’s recent global initiatives and future programmes inspired by the document.

The Pope stressed the importance of these efforts amid the profound challenges facing the world, expressing interest in personally participating in several initiatives and supporting the Committee’s growing portfolio of projects.

Both sides also underscored the importance of joint work to uphold human dignity, strengthen dialogue and promote peaceful coexistence among all peoples.

The Secretary-General also conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, H.H Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Pope reciprocated with his deep respect and appreciation to the UAE leadership and people, commending the values embodied in the Abu Dhabi Document.