Pope: History predestines Slovakia to be messenger of peace in heart of Europe

Despite many tests, Slovakia as a country in the heart of Europe has managed to integrate and differentiate itself in a peaceful manner, said Pope Francis in a speech delivered before representatives of the state, civil society and the diplomatic corps in the Presidential Palace Garden in Bratislava on Monday. The history of Slovakia predestines it to be a messenger of peace in the heart of Europe. While the struggle for supremacy continues on various fronts, let this country continue to reaffirm its message of integration and peace, and let Europe be characterised by solidarity exceeding its borders that can bring it back to the centre of history, stated the Holy Father.