Pakistan, May 22 -- The joy of witnessing Pope Leo XIV's inauguration was quickly overshadowed by the harsh reality: Pakistan once again overlooked Christian representation at a landmark Vatican ceremony. Isn't this completely irrelevant? We are a broken country, consistently missing key opportunities to demonstrate our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and fair representation of all faiths. It is disturbing that this is happening.

The Pope's inauguration is far more than a ceremonial welcome; it is a monumental event on the world stage-an opportunity for nations to demonstrate their foreign policy values and their commitment to safeguard the Christian faith within their borders.

This moment also offers a valuable opportunity for the ...