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IN PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV honoured for fostering interfaith dialogue and human dignity

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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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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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

Pope Leo XIV is the head of the Catholic Church

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Pope Leo XIV is the head of the Catholic Church

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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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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