Swiss president to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Karin Keller-Sutter will travel to Rome on Sunday for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Keller-Sutter, the Swiss finance minister who also holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year, has already sent a letter of congratulations to the new head of the Catholic Church on behalf of the government, the Swiss authorities announced. "At a time when values such as peace, solidarity and dialogue are more important than ever, the Pope's spiritual leadership is a beacon for millions of people," Keller-Sutter wrote in a statement issued by the finance ministry on Tuesday. She expressed her hope for "a pontificate that will promote understanding between peoples and strengthen justice", according to the statement. + Swiss president pays tribute to Pope Francis Switzerland and the Holy See have cultivated diverse relations for centuries. The papal Swiss Guard has been responsible for the Pope's security since 1506. In terms of ...