Bahrain's Message to the World: Harmony Through Heritage and Heart

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomed Bishop Aldo Berardi, the Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, at Riffa Palace today.

Joined by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and senior government officials, the gathering was a testament to Bahrain’s commitment to dialogue, respect, and unity across all faiths and backgrounds.

During the meeting, His Royal Highness underscored the Kingdom’s enduring values of tolerance, openness, and human fraternity — a legacy nurtured under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. These values, HRH emphasized, are not only part of Bahrain’s national identity, but also the cornerstone of its status as a beacon of intercultural coexistence in the region.

Applauding Bishop Berardi’s work in championing compassion and mutual understanding, Prince Salman conveyed his appreciation and offered well wishes for the Bishop’s continued success in fostering peace and goodwill.

Bishop Berardi, deeply moved by the warm reception, expressed his sincere gratitude to His Royal Highness and praised Bahrain’s rich tapestry of cultural and religious diversity. He lauded the Kingdom’s unique ability to cultivate a spirit of unity amid diversity, making it a regional model of peace and coexistence.

As global conversations increasingly call for empathy and inclusivity, Bahrain continues to lead by example — bridging communities through respect, rooted in a proud heritage of openness and mutual respect.