PM Modi praises Pope Francis, invites him to visit India

Admiring his commitment to serve people, PM Modi wrote on X, “Met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. I admire his commitment to serve people and make our planet better. Also invited him to visit India.” PM Modi and the Pope were seen engaging in a light-hearted conversation. The Pope, in a wheelchair, was escorted around the table to greet each leader at the summit venue of Borgo Egnazia.