"Congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on your election as the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church," Ruto wrote. Congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on your election as the ...

Here is the reaction from notable figures: "Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between ...

President Michael D Higgins has led congratulations in Ireland following the election of the new Pope Leo XIV.

President Vladimir Putin: “Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the ...

"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to ...

“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to ...

"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to ...

"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to ...

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN: "Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and ...

"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on your election as Pope. I am confident that the constructive dialogue and cooperation established between Russia and the Vatican will continue to ...