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18 May

Rajya Sabha Dy Chairman Harivansh Represents India at Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass

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Vatican City, May 18, 2025: Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh, attended the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV at Saint Peter's Square on Sunday, extending best wishes on behalf of the people of India.The historic mass marked the formal beginning of Leo XIV’s papacy, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. His message, delivered before a crowd of nearly 100,000 attendees, emphasized unity within the Church and denounced the exploitation of the poor and the planet.In his first homily as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV called for a Church that rejects power struggles and religious propaganda, urging…

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Unified, Missionary Church That Embraces the World at Inaugural Mass

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Vatican City, May 18, 2025: Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend to the papacy, delivered a powerful call for unity, compassion, and global outreach during his inaugural Mass at St. Peter’s Square on Sunday. Addressing over 100,000 faithful, world leaders, and dignitaries, the 267th pontiff urged the Catholic Church to be a "sign of unity" and a "leaven of harmony for humanity."In his homily, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the role of the Church as one rooted in God's love and committed to missionary work that reaches beyond borders. “With the light and the strength of the Holy Spirit,…

Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected Pope Leo XIV, Becomes First American Pontiff

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Vatican City, May 8, 2025 — In a historic decision, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. The announcement followed the appearance of white smoke from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that the papal conclave had successfully chosen a new pope.Pope Leo XIV succeeds Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025. His election marks a significant moment in Church history, as he becomes the first American-born pope. Born in Chicago in 1955, Leo XIV spent much of his ecclesiastical life as a missionary…