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World leaders respond to the election of the new Pope Leo XIV. after the second day of the Conclave.
The head of the Catholic Church was congratulated by leaders of Germany, Ukraine, Russia, France and the European Union.
The new German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that the Germans look at the pontificate of the new Pope with confidence and positive expectations. « Through your function, you provide hope and guidance to millions of believers around the world in these times full of big challenges. For many people you are supported by justice and reconciliation, » said the new German office.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Genskyj expressed the hope that the Vatican will continue to provide « moral and spiritual support with the new leader ».
« At this crucial moment, we believe in the continuation of the moral and spiritual support of the Vatican in Ukrainian efforts to establish justice and achieve a permanent peace, » wrote Greeny.
« We wish him to be accompanied by wisdom and strength, as he leads the Catholics community and inspires the world through its commitment to peace and dialogue, » said Ursula von Der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is « convinced that constructive dialogue and cooperation based on Christian values will continue ».
French President Emmanuel Macron hopes that the Pope will be the « carrier of peace and hope », British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also welcomed his election and described him as « significant ». (TASR)
