Pope Francis in Kazakhstan 2022 | Top Speeches and highlights

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Pope Francis described himself as a "pilgrim of peace" when he landed in Nur-Sultan, the capital of Kazakhstan, on September 13th. The papal trip to the Central Asian country, home to a small Catholic minority, was to last three days. The official motto of the papal visit was: "Messengers of peace and unity". Already at the first meeting with representatives of the Kazakh government, the pontiff emphasized that religious freedom is "the best basis for a good social coexistence". A "good policy," Francis said, can be recognized by the fact that it "listens to people and responds to their legitimate needs." Accordingly, only a "truly democratic style of politics" is ultimately "the most effective response to possible extremism, personality cult and populism that threaten the stability and well-being of peoples." The Pope's participation in the "VII Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions" at the "Palace of Peace and Reconciliation" in Nur-Sultan was awaited with great excitement. The interfaith meeting took place on the second day of the trip and, in addition to the Holy Father and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, representatives of Judaism, Islam, Orthodoxy and Buddhism were also present. In his address, Francis stressed that the various religions must work together to find an answer to the global challenges of today. Follow us on our social networks: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/EWTNVatican/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNVatican Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EWTNVatican