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For the first time in the history of 2000 years of Roman Catholic Church, American Cardinal was elected Pope, PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi congratulated
Sandy Verma | May 10, 2025 3:24 AM CST

New Delhi. American religious leader Robert Francis Prevost has been elected a new Pope on Thursday. He is the first cardinal to become the Pope from America. Prevost has been selected as Pope Leo XIV after two days of selection process. Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) has congratulated the new Pope. On May 8, the Vatican City (Vatican City) showed white smoke rising from Sistin Chapel and the bell of St. Peters rose. It was indicated that the cardinals of Roman Catholic Church have chosen their new Pope. Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago, has been selected as a new Pope. Prevost will now be known as Pope Leo Fourteenth (XIV).

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PM Modi wrote on the social media platform x that I wish the people of India hearty congratulations and best wishes to the Holiness Pope Leo XIV. His leadership of the Catholic Church has come in a very important moment to carry forward the ideals of peace, harmony, solidarity and service. India is committed to continuous communication and association with Holi C to carry forward our shared values.

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday congratulated Cardinal Robert Prevost, who is the first American elected as the Pope in the 2,000 -year history of the Catholic Church.

Rahul Gandhi said in a post on 'X' that the Pope Leo congratulations to the Cardinal Robert Prevost for being selected as 14. Under his leadership, I wish to promote peace, compassion and service of humanity. My best wishes to the global Catholic community on this occasion of happiness. Prevost (69) served as a missionary in Peru and led the powerful office of the Bishop of the Vatican. He has named his name Leo 14.

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