Pope Leo XIV Begins Pontificate with Focus on Peace and Social Justice
- He acknowledged the challenges of preaching the Gospel today, citing a lack of faith in society as a cause for loss of meaning in life.
- During his speech, Pope Leo XIV stressed the need for a missionary church that is inclusive and engaging with the world.
- He aims to be a unifying figure, continuing Pope Francis' focus on social justice while addressing issues of abuse within the Church.
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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.
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Read Full ArticlePope 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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