Following is the text of the message addressed by Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa to His Majesty King Aabdullah markinfg Jordan's 79the Independence Day anniversary dated, May 25, 2025:
 

His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein
and
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II

Jerusalem, May 25, 2025

With deep respect and heartfelt greetings,

On behalf of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, together with the bishops, clergy, and all the faithful, I am pleased to extend to Your Majesty, to his Royal Highness, and to the government and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan our warmest congratulations and best wishes on the 79th anniversary of your nation’s Independence Day.

On this cherished national day, we recall with pride and gratitude the noble sacrifices of the founding fathers, as well as Your Majesty’s continuous efforts to uphold stability, promote development, safeguard human dignity, and serve the cause of justice and peace in our region and beyond.

We raise our prayers to Almighty God to bless Your Majesty and his Royal Highness with health and wisdom, to guide your noble mission for the good of the Kingdom and its faithful people, and to preserve Jordan as a beacon of peace, coexistence, and prosperity.

Happy Independence Day, and may the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan continue to flourish in strength and honor.

With profound esteem,

✠ Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem