PM Modi extends best wishes to George Koovakad, 1st Indian to be elevated to Cardinal.

Priest George Jacob Koovakad from Kerala has been elevated to the rank of Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church by Pope Francis, making him the first Indian priest to receive this honor directly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Koovakad on this achievement, highlighting his dedication to serving humanity as a follower of Lord Jesus Christ. Koovakad, who joined the Vatican Diplomatic Service in 2006, will now be one of 253 active Cardinals responsible for electing the next Pope. [Extracted from the article]