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Russian Orthodox head lauds Pope Leo, hopes to build church ties

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09-05-2025 | 18:34

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Russian Orthodox head lauds Pope Leo, hopes to build church ties

The leader of Russia's Orthodox Church sent his congratulations to Pope Leo XIV on Friday, saying he hoped the newly elected American pontiff would help foster ties between their churches.

"I sincerely hope that, with your participation, relations between our churches will continue to develop," Patriarch Kirill said in a statement, a day after the new pope's election.

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