Pope Francis has sent a Message to Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, which is the host city of the 2017 Invictus Games – an initiative of Prince Harry of England, in support of combat veterans with the purpose of demonstrating soldiers’ and veterans’ indefatigable drive to overcome and the power of sport on their journey to recovery.
His Eminence, Cardinal Thomas C. Collins
Archbishop of Toronto
His Holiness, Pope Francis sends warm greetings to all gathered for the inter-religious celebration of the Invictus Games, to be held in Toronto on 19 September 2017. In particular, he offers his best wishes to the men and women who will be competing and to their families attending the games.
In recalling with deep gratitude the great sacrifices which these servicemen and women have made in promoting peace on behalf of their countries and the wider human family, His Holiness encourages all the competitors to offer the world a further witness of the indomitable human spirit which, through God's grace, is capable of meeting every human challenge with determination and courage. In particular, he prays that these days of competitions may foster a fruitful encounter between nations, cultures and religious beliefs, and represent a concrete sign of unity among peoples and the dignity of every human life.
Renewing his best wishes for all who will participate in the Invictus Games, Pope Francis offers the assurance of his prayers, and he willingly invokes upon all present the divine blessings of strength and peace.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
Message of His Holiness, Pope Francis
on the occasion of the Invictus Games
His Eminence, Cardinal Thomas C. Collins
Archbishop of Toronto
His Holiness, Pope Francis sends warm greetings to all gathered for the inter-religious celebration of the Invictus Games, to be held in Toronto on 19 September 2017. In particular, he offers his best wishes to the men and women who will be competing and to their families attending the games.
In recalling with deep gratitude the great sacrifices which these servicemen and women have made in promoting peace on behalf of their countries and the wider human family, His Holiness encourages all the competitors to offer the world a further witness of the indomitable human spirit which, through God's grace, is capable of meeting every human challenge with determination and courage. In particular, he prays that these days of competitions may foster a fruitful encounter between nations, cultures and religious beliefs, and represent a concrete sign of unity among peoples and the dignity of every human life.
Renewing his best wishes for all who will participate in the Invictus Games, Pope Francis offers the assurance of his prayers, and he willingly invokes upon all present the divine blessings of strength and peace.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
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