VATICAN : POPE : MESSAGE FOR INDEPENDENCE OF GABON

RADIO VATICANA REPORT: English language translation of Pope Benedict XVI's message to the President of the Republic of Gabon on the occasion of the country's 52nd year of independence.
On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Gabon, I extend to Your Excellency and the people of Gabon my fervent good wishes for peace and happiness. I pray the Almighty to watch over all the inhabitants of Gabon for they always have the courage and desire to grow in solidarity between the different components of the nation. May God abundantly bless the Leaders Gabon and all its inhabitants!BENEDICTUS Pp XVI »