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King Charles III has joined global leaders in congratulating Pope Leo XIV on his first full day as the leader of the Catholic Church.
The historic election of the first American pope has also attracted good wishes from US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other world leaders.
Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday that King Charles sent a private message to the new pope, expressing sincere good wishes for his pontificate.
In his remarks, Starmer described the election as a “momentous moment” and expressed eagerness to collaborate with the Catholic Church.
He noted that the pope's election signifies a profound moment of joy for Catholics worldwide and heralds a new chapter for Church leadership.
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