As St. Kitts and Nevis continues to celebrate its 39^th Independence anniversary, Bishop of Rome, Supreme Pontiff of the Universal Church and Sovereign of the State of Vatican City, His Holiness Pope Francis has congratulated the people of St. Kitts and Nevis on attaining Independence.

His congratulatory remarks were received from the Apostolic Nunciature in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad which stated and I quote:

“I pray that the people of the Federation will ever dwell in harmony and fraternal solidarity, I invoke upon the Nation the abundant blessing of Almighty God.

“I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration.”

This message was addressed to the office of St. Kitts and Nevis’ Governor General, Sir Tapley Seaton.