In this message, the Sovereign expresses His warmest congratulations and best wishes for good health and happiness to His Holiness Pope Francis, praying the Almighty to protect him and grant him every success in his lofty action.

"I should like to take this opportunity to say how much I appreciate your dedicated action to serve universal human values. I keenly look forward to continuing to work with Your Holiness, as part of the continuing cooperation between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Holy See, to contribute to promoting the ideals of love, fraternity and tolerance throughout the world, and consolidate global peace," HM the King says.