Zurich. Chief Apostle Richard Fehr wished the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Benedict XVI, God's help for his high task. In his letter of congratulations the leader of the New Apostolic Church goes into some of the urgent needs of our present days.

"I wish you ... the strength to pursue your path undaunted for the benefit of the Church and its faithful" - it was with these words that Chief Apostle Fehr closed his letter to the newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. In his letter he stated that these congratulations were also extended on behalf of all New Apostolic Christians.

Read the chief apostle's letter of congratulations here in PDF-format.