Vatican City.– In an emotional event held in the Paul VI Audience Hall, after the public audience, the Dominican ambassador to the Holy See and the Sovereign Order of Malta, Víctor Suárez Díaz, and his wife, Alfa Kenia Núñez, received a special blessing from His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, on the occasion of the celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary.
The ceremony brought together family, friends, and Dominican foreign service officials accredited to the Vatican, in an encounter filled with spirituality and gratitude. The moment was witnessed by their children, Laura Victoria and Víctor José, who accompanied their parents on this significant occasion, symbolizing the continuity of love and family values that have guided the couple for a quarter of a century.
During the blessing, the Holy Father highlighted the importance of the family as an essential foundation for building a more humane and supportive world. “True love is a light that guides our lives,” expressed the Pontiff, in a message that moved those present.
Within the framework of the meeting, Ambassador Suárez Díaz reiterated the invitation to the Holy Father to make an official visit to the Dominican Republic. “It would be an honor to receive him in our land, where warmth and hospitality are an essential part of our identity; it is the wish of an entire people and a message that I carry on behalf of our president, Luis Abinader Corona,” he stated.
The commemoration of their silver wedding anniversary represents not only a personal milestone for the couple, but also a testament to their commitment to family and service to the nation. The papal blessing symbolizes recognition of these values and strengthens the spiritual and institutional ties between the Dominican Republic and the Holy See.
