Kohistani, Arora to represent Pakistan at Pope Leo's oath-taking ceremony 

Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has received an invitation to attend the oath-taking ceremony of the new spiritual leader of Catholic Christians, Pope Leo in Vatican City.

According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, the premier nominated the Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kheal Das Kohistani, along with Punjab's Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, to attend the ceremony.

The ministry said that both ministers will participate in the ceremony scheduled to be held in Vatican City on May 18. Their visit underscores Pakistan’s commitment to interfaith harmony and its respect for religious diversity.

Pope Leo will become the 267th head of the Roman Catholic Church, assuming leadership of more than a billion Catholics worldwide.