The award ceremony was held at the Apostolic Nunciature, where prominent dignitaries gathered to honour the Pope’s commitment to justice, compassion, and equality. PIC/ PTI
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
He commended the Pope’s stand against violence and discrimination and his unwavering emphasis on mercy and forgiveness
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
The award underscores Pope Leo XIV’s enduring influence as a global advocate for peace, compassion, and the dignity of all people
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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