Vatican gave Iranian ambassador diplomatic honor, but Pope Leo XIV didn't personally bestow it

The Order of Pius is one of the highest diplomatic distinctions conferred by the Holy See, usually received by heads of state ...
The New Arab

Pope Leo XIV awards Vatican's highest diplomatic honour to Iranian ambassador

The Holy See’s granting of the award to Iranian envoy Mohammad Hossein Mokhtari comes amid sustained tensions between the US ...
Catholic Courier

Pope Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times

A year after his first words to the world were "Peace be with you all,” Pope Leo XIV has emerged as a pope of order for times ...