May Med return crossroads of dialogue, peace – Mattarella

(ANSA) – ROME, DEC 2 – President Sergio Mattarella said in a message to Pope Leo XIV on the latter's return from Turkey and Lebanon Tuesday that he hoped the Mediterranean would return to being a crossroads for dialogue and peace.
"Your Holiness, upon your return from your apostolic journey to Turkey and Lebanon, I extend my affectionate thoughts to you," said the Italian head of State.
"Your incessant call for respect for the human person, solidarity, and inclusion was echoed by the enthusiasm of the many who gathered to welcome you.
"I am referring, in particular, to the young people, called to safeguard the plural identity of the Mediterranean, so that it may once again become a crossroads of dialogue and peace.
"On behalf of the Italian people and myself, I wish to extend my most cordial and sincere greetings." (ANSA).
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