Pope Leo Condemns Exploitation of the Poor and Calls for Unity in the Church at Inaugural Mass | News Channel 3-12
- On May 18, Pope Leo XIV held his inaugural Mass at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City before roughly 200,000 attendees including world leaders and cardinals.
- The Mass followed Pope Leo XIV's election on May 8 after a conclave vote lasting less than 24 hours, succeeding Pope Francis who died on April 21.
- During the ceremony, the Pope rode through crowds in his popemobile, received papal symbols like the pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman, and delivered a homily calling for church unity and condemning exploitation of the poor.
- He expressed concern over ongoing divisions, condemned an economic system that depletes natural resources and disenfranchises vulnerable populations, and pledged to oppose authoritarianism while advocating for a church united in harmony.
- The Pope’s call for peace, especially concerning Ukraine, where he will meet President Zelensky, and his stance against hatred and division suggest a papacy focused on reconciliation and social justice.
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Pope Leo XIV condemns exploitation of poor | Morning News Bulletin 19 May 2025
Pope Leo XIV condemns the exploitation of the poor during his inaugural Mass; the Prime Minister to hold talks with world leaders in Rome; and in cycling, Belgian Wout van Aert wins stage nine of the Giro d'Italia.
·Sydney, Australia
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Leo XIV Installed – Warns of Exploitation
Leo XIV set the tone for his term in office during Sunday's inauguration Mass at the Vatican. Stop exploiting nature and marginalizing the poor, the pope urges. The ceremony was attended by presidents, patriarchs and royalty.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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