Georgian President attends inauguration of Pope Leo XIV in Vatican

Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili on Sunday participated in the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, reaffirming Georgia’s commitment to strong relations with the Holy See.

Kavelashvili emphasised Georgia’s historic ties with the Holy See, expressing pride in the relationship and readiness to continue cooperation based on peace, mutual respect, and shared values.

“I attended the inauguration ceremony of the new Pope of Rome, Leo XIV, at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, alongside world leaders. Once again, I sincerely congratulate His Holiness Leo XIV on being elected Pope of Rome. I am confident that he will fulfil this highly honourable and, at the same time, deeply responsible mission with dignity”, the President said.

“Georgia is truly proud of and values the historic ties it shares with the Holy See, and is ready to continue relations based on peace, mutual respect, and shared values”, Kavelashvili noted.