(S+) Pope Leo XIV speaks English to journalists – and makes a joke

He first speaks English, not the Vatican working language Italian – and is almost embarrassed: Pope Leo introduced himself to media representatives for the first time, breaking with an unwritten law.

What could have been a formal meeting between Pope Leo XIV and the international press was transformed into a day full of gestures and a clear message: the new Pontiff wants a Church close and dialoguing.In the Paul VI Hall of the Vatican, where the pontiffs usually receive large groups of faithful, Leo XIV presented himself in an unabashed manner to the more than 3,000 journalists who came to the reception, personally thanking the work of the j…

Pope Leo XIV received thousands of journalists gathered in Hall Paul VI for the first hearing of his pontificate. With quite a sense of humor, he was greeted with many applause.

Pontifical humour was very good when it came to an audience with the press this afternoon, in the Vatican On the fifth day of the pontificate, Leão XIV showed a more unreceptive style. The new Pope risked some plays and played with his own inexperience in the church's command. Leo XIV humour was good when he came to an audience with Catholic journalists and journalists. He entered the audience under a palm saving. Cellular, selfie peace and pray…

After addressing media representatives from around the world in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope decided to personally greet some groups of journalists.