MSDYour Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Head of the Vatican City State
Vatican City
Greetings and blessings,
The Syrian Democratic Council (SDC) extends to Your Holiness its heartfelt congratulations and warmest wishes on the occasion of your election and assumption of the Apostolic See, succeeding His Holiness Pope Francis.
Your election at this pivotal moment brings a renewed message of hope to the faithful and to peoples striving for peace and justice. In Syria as a whole—and especially in the northeastern region—the values of coexistence and diversity are deeply rooted in our society. We greatly value the spiritual and humanitarian role that the Catholic Church continues to play in the world. In Your Holiness, we see a powerful symbol of interfaith dialogue and a bridge for understanding among different religions and cultures.
We wish Your Holiness success and wisdom in fulfilling your noble mission. We also express our hope for future collaboration that upholds the values of human dignity. It is our sincere desire to work together to protect the presence of all communities—especially the authentic Christian presence—in our region.
With the Highest Consideration and Best Wishes
Syrian Democratic Council
