In this message, the Sovereign expresses to his Holiness Pope Francis His heartfelt congratulations and sincere wishes for good health, happiness and greater success in his noble mission to spread human values.

His Majesty the King, Commander of the Faithful, takes this opportunity to express His strong determination to contribute, together with Pope Francis, to the strengthening the secular relations that unite the Kingdom of Morocco and Vatican City, to work for peace and security throughout the world and to promote dialogue, coexistence and understanding between different peoples.