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Robert Francis Prevost 

Robert Francis Prevost Elected as the Next Pope 

In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first pontiff from the United States, succeeding Pope Francis after his death on April 21. Known for his missionary work and progressive outlook, Pope Leo XIV marks a new chapter for the Church amid global and internal challenges. 

Vikram Misri 

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has been leading the Indian government's press briefings regarding the ongoing tensions with Pakistan. 

Vikram Misri is a distinguished IFS officer. He is a career diplomat from the 1989 batch of the Indian Foreign Service [IFS].