Monrovia President George Manneh Weah has sent a message of congratulations and sincere best wishes to His Holiness Pope Francis on the occasion marking the commemoration of the 89th Anniversary of the founding of the Vatican City State. The Vatican City State was founded following the signing of the Lateran Pacts between the Holy See and Italy on February 11th, 1929. According to a Foreign Ministry release, President Weah reflected fervently on the excellent relations that subsist between Liberia and the Vatican spanning at least 81 years. President Weah further told His Holiness that the Catholic Ecclesiastical has always been a dependable partner to his nation’s development agenda, and significantly contribute to the peace and stability Liberians now enjoy. President Weah then wished for His Holiness Pope Francis continued good health and wisdom in steering world peace and coexistence.

Source: Front Page Africa February 11, 2018 19:52 UTC