AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): In a message congratulating the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis, on the birthday of Jesus Christ, the President wrote that taking advantage the way of life of Jesus Christ, which has always been with associated with compassion, tolerance and altruism, can solve the social and cultural challenges of human beings today alleviating their pain and a lifeline to get rid of problems and misfortunes and a path to human perfection.
The text of Dr Hassan Rouhani's message is as follows:
In the Name of God, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Your Holiness Pope Francis,
Pope of the Catholic Church,
I am delighted to offer my sincerest congratulations to Your Holiness and all monotheists on the birthday of Jesus Christ, the Prophet of peace and kindness, and the start of year 2021.
Jesus Christ is the messenger of monotheism, love and altruism, and the harbinger of freedom and liberty. Reflecting on the characteristics and virtues of Jesus Christ and applying his way of life, which has always been with associated with compassion, tolerance and altruism, can solve the social and cultural challenges of human beings today alleviating their pain and a lifeline to get rid of problems and misfortunes and a path to human perfection.
I hope that with the blessing of the birthday of Jesus Christ and in the New Year, we can control the ominous COVID-19 virus and return human life to normal to see hope and double happiness in human life and the spread of peace and security throughout the entire planet.
I wish Your Holiness health and success, and all people around the world happiness and prosperity.
Hassan Rouhani
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
....................................
End/ 257
