On PM Modi's Birthday, A Special Wish From Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV met with the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) delegation at the Papal Audience at St. Peter's Square at the Vatican City and blessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a long life and good health.
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During a significant meeting with the Indian Minorities Federation delegation, Pope Leo XIV blessed Prime Minister Modi's portrait and offered heartfelt wishes.
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In a noteworthy gesture, Pope Leo XIV met with representatives from the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) at the Papal Audience held in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City, where he extended warm birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Pope offered prayers for the Prime Minister's longevity and continued good health.
The IMF delegation was headed by Indian Parliamentarian Satnam Singh Sandhu, alongside Member of Parliament and former diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, and Professor Himani Sood, who serves as the convener of the Indian Minorities Federation. During this encounter, Pope Leo XIV ceremoniously blessed a portrait of PM Modi.
MP Satnam Singh Sandhu presented the Pope with a book titled 'Heart to Heart: Reverence of Saga,' which chronicles the exceptional relationship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Sikh community.
The Prime Minister received birthday greetings from numerous global leaders and dignitaries.
Earlier on the same day, the World Health Organization chief also conveyed his birthday wishes to PM Modi.
In a message posted on X, he stated: "Happy 75th birthday, Prime Minister @narendramodi! Wishing you all the best. I am impressed by your leadership in action. Even on your special day, you are marking it with the launch of an important initiative to promote and protect women's health in #India."
Other world leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also sent their congratulations to PM Modi.
The President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, wished for PM Modi's health, happiness, and continued success in advancing India's progress.
He expressed: "Sincere congratulations to @NarendraModi on your birthday. I wish you continued good health and happiness, and ongoing success in advancing India's progress and the prosperity of its people."
Later, PM Modi expressed that he was deeply moved by the abundance of wishes received from both within India and abroad.