South Africa: President Zuma Congratulates His Holiness Pope Francis

press release

On behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa, President Jacob Zuma conveys his warmest congratulations to His Holiness Pope Francis on his election as Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church.

"We would like to wish His Holiness, a long and blessed Pontificate, to defend and promote the fundamental values of peace, solidarity and human dignity," President Zuma said.

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