Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:02am on 22 Apr 2025,Tuesday India Global
In November 2024, Pope Francis met a nine-member delegation from Kerala's Sivagiri Mutt at the Vatican during an all-religion conference commemorating the centenary of Sree Narayana Guru’s first All Religions’ Conference. The Pope expressed eagerness to visit the mutt in 2026, donning a yellow shawl inscribed with Narayana Guru’s teachings and engaging deeply with the swamis. However, his passing has left this wish unfulfilled. Swami Rithambarananda recalled the Pope's warmth and interest in Indian culture. The Sivagiri Mutt plans to extend a fresh invitation to his successor. Kerala's Christian community mourns the Pope's demise, remembering his respect for Indian traditions. (PC: Travelsetu & The Telegraph)
