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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV honoured for fostering interfaith dialogue

IN PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV honoured for fostering interfaith dialogue

Updated On: 29 October, 2025 05:17 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Pope Leo XIV has been awarded the International Jurists Peace Prize 2025 in recognition of his tireless efforts to promote global peace, interfaith harmony, and human dignity. (PICS/ PTI)

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Pope Leo XIV has been awarded the International Jurists Peace Prize 2025 in recognition of his tireless efforts to promote global peace, interfaith harmony, and human dignity. (PICS/ PTI)

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Pope Leo XIV has been awarded the International Jurists Peace Prize 2025 in recognition of his tireless efforts to promote global peace, interfaith harmony, and human dignity. (PICS/ PTI)
<p>Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan lauded Pope Leo XIV for embodying justice as a &ldquo;living principle&rdquo; &mdash; one rooted in fairness, equality, and empathy</p>

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Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan lauded Pope Leo XIV for embodying justice as a “living principle” — one rooted in fairness, equality, and empathy

<p>He commended the Pope&rsquo;s stand against violence and discrimination and his unwavering emphasis on mercy and forgiveness</p>

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He commended the Pope’s stand against violence and discrimination and his unwavering emphasis on mercy and forgiveness

<p>Senior advocate Adish C Aggarwala described the Pope as a moral guide and &ldquo;the conscience of humankind,&rdquo; praising his role in advancing interfaith understanding and social harmony</p>

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Senior advocate Adish C Aggarwala described the Pope as a moral guide and “the conscience of humankind,” praising his role in advancing interfaith understanding and social harmony

<p>The award underscores Pope Leo XIV&rsquo;s enduring influence as a global advocate for peace, compassion, and the dignity of all people</p>

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The award underscores Pope Leo XIV’s enduring influence as a global advocate for peace, compassion, and the dignity of all people

<p>Pope Leo XIV is the head of the Catholic Church</p>

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Pope Leo XIV is the head of the Catholic Church

<p>Apostolic Nuncio to India, Leopoldo Girelli, accepted the International Jurists Peace Prize 2025 on behalf of Pope Leo XIV from former Chief Justice of India and ex-NHRC chairperson Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, retired Justice Virender Singh, and senior advocate Adish C Aggarwala during the special ceremony</p>

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Apostolic Nuncio to India, Leopoldo Girelli, accepted the International Jurists Peace Prize 2025 on behalf of Pope Leo XIV from former Chief Justice of India and ex-NHRC chairperson Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, retired Justice Virender Singh, and senior advocate Adish C Aggarwala during the special ceremony

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