The following is the full first speech of Pope Leo XIV, given from the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica shortly after his election as the new pope and leader of the Catholic Church.

On the night of May 8-9, 2025, the Indian Army successfully intercepted and downed over 50 Pakistani swarm drones attempting to breach the LoC and International Borders. This comprehensive counter-drone operation involved advanced weaponry and specialized counter-UAS equipment across multiple sectors. The attacks followed Indian precision strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under ‘Operation Sindoor’.

Amid the ongoing conflict, Indian forces on Thursday night neutralised drone and missile attacks launched by Pakistan — a day after Operation Sindoor.