Pope Leo XIV Begins Pontificate with Focus on Peace and Social Justice
- Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, is the first U.S.-born pope after being elected on May 8, 2025, as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.
- Pope Leo XIV expressed a desire for the Catholic Church to be inclusive and supportive, stating, 'Together, we must try to find out how to be a missionary church.'
- Pope Leo XIV emphasized his dedication to social justice and peace during his inaugural Mass at the Sistine Chapel.
- Rev. Paul Galetto remarked on Prevost's commitment to immigrant issues, which may conflict with President Donald Trump's policies.
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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the head of the Catholic Church.
Pope Leo’s First Message: ‘Bear Witness to Our Joyful Faith in Jesus’
It was the first homily delivered by Pope Leo XIV, the first American to serve as leader of the Catholic Church. It was a clarion call not just to the 1.39 billion Catholic faithful around the world—almost 17 percent of the world’s total population. And nearly 20 percent of America’s total population, too, with followers of all races, ethnic backgrounds and ages. It was also a call to Christians around the world, nearly 2.6 billion and growing—e…
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