US EditionPope Leo XIV ordains 11 new priests for Rome, urges transparent priesthood
- On Saturday, May 31, 2025, during a Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV consecrated eleven men as priests for the Diocese of Rome.
- The ordination occurred amid the pope’s emphasis on priestly service as stewardship and the need for priests to avoid isolation and entitlement.
- During the ordination Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV encouraged the newly ordained priests to lead lives characterized by openness, accountability, and trustworthiness as they serve God’s people, and he reflected on the Church’s ongoing role in fostering reconciliation.
- The pope emphasized that priests serve as caretakers rather than rulers and described the occasion as a joyful time for the Church, highlighting that God continues to faithfully bring together His people.
- The ordination marked a commitment to restore trust in a Church facing challenges by promoting a priestly ministry grounded in Christ’s love and dedicated to bridging heaven and earth.
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Pope Leo XIV Ordains 11 New Priests for Rome, Urges Transparent Priesthood
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