Pope Leo XIV held a formal meeting with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda on October 7, 2025, marking a significant moment in diplomatic and religious engagement between the Vatican and Lithuania. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, promoting peace, and addressing global humanitarian challenges. During the discussions, both leaders emphasized the importance of interfaith dialogue, social justice, and support for vulnerable populations. The Pope praised Lithuania’s efforts in promoting religious freedom and highlighted the role of faith-based initiatives in addressing contemporary societal issues. President Nausėda expressed gratitude for the Vatican’s continued support in international humanitarian programs and cultural preservation. Observers note that this meeting underscores the Vatican’s ongoing commitment to global diplomacy and moral leadership, while Lithuania strengthens its international profile on issues such as human rights, environmental protection, and humanitarian aid. The visit also included a public address at the presidential palace and a ceremonial exchange of gifts symbolizing goodwill and cooperation. #PopeLeoXIV #Lithuania #VaticanDiplomacy #GitanasNausėda #InterfaithDialogue #GlobalPeace #HumanitarianAid #ReligiousFreedom #InternationalRelations #VaticanVisit
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has urged garba-dandiya event organizers to permit entry only to Hindus, insisting that participants show their Aadhaar card and apply a tilak before entering. Meanwhile, BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma of Huzur, MP has said non-Hindus wishing to join garba during Navratri should first “return to the Sanatan fold” and perform rituals such as applying tilak, drinking Gangajal, and performing aarti. Critics warn these demands violate secular and inclusive norms, especially as they use identity proof like Aadhaar and religious rituals as prerequisites for participation. #VHP #Garba2025 #NavratriCelebrations #ReligiousIdentity #AadhaarDebate #TilakControversy #HinduRituals #RameshwarSharma #SanatanDharma #SecularismDebate #ReligiousFreedom #CulturalEvents #SocialDebate #IndiaPolitics #News #newsone
