Catholic Church Welcomes Kuwait’s Return to UN Human Rights Council

Congratulatory Message from the Catholic Church

On the occasion of Kuwait’s re-election to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the term 2027–2029, the Catholic Church extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and preserve him; to His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect and preserve him; and to the wise government and the noble people of Kuwait. This statement was issued by Bishop Aldo Berardi, O.SS.T., Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, Holy Family Co‑Cathedral, and reported by Times Kuwait.

Recognition of Kuwait’s Human Rights Record

The message notes that this diplomatic achievement reflects the distinguished standing that Kuwait enjoys within the international community and demonstrates international recognition of its humanitarian role and its foreign policy founded on moderation, balance, dialogue, peaceful coexistence and respect for human dignity.

Appreciation of Religious Tolerance in Kuwait

As the Catholic Church present and serving in Kuwait, it deeply appreciates the spirit of tolerance, mutual respect and freedom of worship that it enjoys in the country, which strengthens fraternal coexistence among citizens and residents of different religions and cultures.

Hope for Continued Engagement

The Church reaffirms that the protection of human rights, the safeguarding of every person’s dignity and the promotion of justice, peace and human fraternity constitute a shared responsibility that unites all. It looks forward with confidence and hope to Kuwait continuing, through its renewed membership in the Human Rights Council, its constructive role in promoting dialogue and international cooperation and in defending human dignity and fundamental human rights without discrimination of any kind. Finally, the Church raises its prayers to Almighty God to protect Kuwait, its wise leadership and its generous people, and to continue blessing the land with security, stability, peace and prosperity, so that Kuwait may always remain a homeland of love, tolerance and mutual respect and a land of fraternal encounter among peoples and religions.