
The Chilean government, led by President José Antonio Kast, sent a message of best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery to Pope Leo XIV after surgery for lung cancer, underlining the long and profound relationship between Chile and the Holy See.
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Chile and the Holy See have long maintained diplomatic relations, with institutional exchanges and collaboration in social and cultural fields.
The Chilean government led by President José Antonio Kast wished Pope Leo XIV a "prompt and complete recovery" after surgery for lung cancer, communicated by the Holy See.
In a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported by the main local media, the executive underlined that "Chile and the Holy See share a long and profound relationship, forged in decisive moments in our history".
The government also expressed closeness to the Pontiff and the Catholic community, stating that "our country accompanies the Supreme Pontiff with particular affection in these moments and all the faithful who profess the Catholic religion".
The statement concludes with the hope that "strength, serenity and hope will accompany His Holiness in these days and that he will soon be able to fully resume his ministry".

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