New Delhi, May 9 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday congratulated Pope Leo XIV, wishing that his pontificate embodies peace, amity, fraternity, compassion, and dignity.

In a post on X, Kharge said, "Many congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost on his election as Pope Leo XIV. May his pontificate be marked by the human values of peace, amity, fraternity, compassion and dignity. On the behalf of the Indian National Congress, our warmest wishes to the Catholic community in India and around the world on this momentous occasion."

https://x.com/kharge/status/1920758412641530186

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended wishes to Pope Leo XIV and expressed India's commitment to continued dialogue and en...