The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has extended his heartfelt felicitations and best wishes to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on behalf of the people of India. Shri Modi lauded the Pope’s leadership of the Catholic Church, noting its profound significance in promoting global peace, harmony, solidarity, and service.
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
“I convey sincere felicitations and best wishes from the people of India to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. His leadership of the Catholic Church comes at a moment of profound significance in advancing the ideals of peace, harmony, solidarity and service. India remains committed to continued dialogue and engagement with the Holy See to further our shared values”
In his first homily as Pope, Leo XIV declared Christians as God’s chosen people, echoing the words of St. Peter, reported AF Post.
“We are the people God has chosen to proclaim the mighty works of the one who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9).
