VATICAN CITY, DEC 16, 2000 (VIS) - Following is the text of the English language telegram sent by the Holy Father to President Leonid Kuchma, president of the Republic of Ukraine, upon the closing of the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl:
"Having learned of the wise decision of your government to close the nuclear plant in Chernobyl I wish to associate myself with all those in your country and throughout (the) world (who) are pleased by this significant move.
"In this Jubilee year when we celebrate the 2000th anniversary of the birth of Christ, the Redeemer of man, it is highly encouraging that your peace, giving to your compatriots and the whole world a sign of hope for a more secure and fraternal world.(sic) "Looking forward to my visit to the beloved Ukrainian nation, I invoke upon your person, your family and all the citizens of your country the abundance of divine assistance."
TGR;CHERNOBYL;...;UKRAINE; KUCHMA;VIS;20001218;Word: 160;
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