Pope Leo XIV Begins Pontificate with Focus on Peace and Social Justice

New Pope Leo is gentle, calm and unifying, says UK cardinal

Cardinal Vincent Nichols was one of 133 cardinals who took part in the conclave to elect the new pontiff. The new Pope is a “citizen of the world” and the moment he accepted his election inside the secret conclave meeting brought “elation”, a cardinal who was there has said. The leader of Catholics in England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, spoke of a “quite remarkable spirit of fraternity” during the time he and 132 others were sequestered…

Will the First American Pope Be a Pontiff of Peace?

Paul Eli writes about the appointment of the American Robert Francis Prevost as Pope, and whether the new Pope Leo XIV will have an effect of world peace.

Pope Leo XIV gives 1st homily as American pontiff, says loss in faith has led to crisis in humanity

Pope Leo XIV gave his first mass as the first American pontiff from the Sistine Chapel on Friday in an address that signifies how he will likely intend to lead as the head of the Catholic Church.

"We are waiting for peace and understanding," said Fr. Raffray, who sees the election of Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, May 8, as an encouraging sign. "If the American successor of St. Peter has never clearly expressed himself on sensitive subjects such as the attachment of some faithful to the traditional Mass, his profile seems to be unanimous."He was visibly chosen for his experience: missionary, member of the Curia, superior of a religious order,…

An interpretation of Pope Leo XIV's salutation of peace: as the new President once said, the belief in Christ was the most normal thing in the world.

World leaders praise Pope Leo XIV's first calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV's pontificate appears to be one of peace and hope, as he called for a 'disarming and disarmed peace' in his opening address.