Russian President Putin tells new pope he trusts in constructive dialogue

Conclave to elect the new pope, at the Vatican
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the Unites States delivers the "Urbi et Orbi" (to the city and to the world) message from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025. REUTERS/Remo Casilli
Source: REUTERS

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated new pope Leo on his election on Thursday and said he trusted that constructive dialogue would be maintained, based on Christian values, Russian news agencies quoted the Kremlin as saying.

"I am certain that the constructive dialogue and interaction that has been established between Russia and the Vatican will develop further on the basis of the Christian values that unite us," news agencies quoted Putin as saying.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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