Catholic Church: Appreciation for Its International Status and Humanitarian Role

Here is the Apostolic Nuncio for the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula, Bishop Duperray, speaking on behalf of the Catholic Church and the Cathedral of the Holy Family in Kuwait, to congratulate the country on its re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council. He emphasized that this diplomatic achievement reflects Kuwait’s esteemed standing in the international community and embodies the international community’s appreciation for its humanitarian role and its foreign policy based on moderation, balance, dialogue, peaceful coexistence, and respect for human dignity.

In a statement marking the occasion, Bishop Duperray conveyed congratulations and best wishes on behalf of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, His Highness the Crown Prince, the wise government, and the esteemed Kuwaiti people, expressing his pride in this national and international achievement.

On behalf of the Catholic Church present and active in Kuwait, he commended the country’s spirit of tolerance, mutual respect, and freedom of worship, noting that these values contribute to fostering fraternal coexistence among citizens and residents of diverse religions and cultures. He expressed his hope that Kuwait, through its renewed membership in the Human Rights Council, will continue its constructive role in promoting international dialogue and cooperation and defending human dignity and fundamental rights without discrimination.

Bishop Duperray offered prayers to God Almighty to protect Kuwait, its wise leadership, and its noble people, and to perpetuate upon this blessed land the blessings of security, stability, peace, and prosperity, ensuring it remains always a homeland of love, tolerance, and mutual respect, and a land of fraternal encounter among peoples and religions.