The Dalai Lama has extended warm congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on his election as head of the Roman Catholic Church. In his letter, His Holiness recalled past meetings with former popes and affirmed his deep commitment to inter-religious harmony, referencing the 1986 Assisi interfaith gathering. He expressed hope that the Pope’s leadership will inspire compassion and peace in a troubled world. The letter concluded with prayers and best wishes for the new pontiff.
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