Europe EditionPope Leo XIV Begins Pontificate with Focus on Peace and Social Justice
- Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV and becoming the first U.S.-born pontiff.
- Prevost's election followed the death of Pope Francis, amid discussions on whether the Church will continue Francis' progressive reforms or adopt a more conservative path.
- Leo XIV emphasized continuity with Francis by focusing on building an inclusive Church attentive to laypeople and addressing polarization as a key wound.
- Leo XIV stated, "You have called me to carry that cross and to be blessed with that mission," urging unity and commitment to the Gospel as a community of believers.
- The new pope’s election sparked international reactions celebrating the historic moment and expressing hope that he will expand Church inclusivity, with his formal installation scheduled for May 18.
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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…
Mass of Thanksgiving for the election of Pope Leo XIV held at Holy Name Cathedral
CHICAGO — Catholics around the world are celebrating the historic appointment of Pope Leo XIV, especially in Chicago, where many feel a close connection to the new leader of the church, who has ties to the city's South Side. On Friday, Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral on the Near North Side hosted a Mass of Thanksgiving for the election of Pope Leo XIV and there was a sense of joy among those who gathered before and after Mass on the dawn of a new …
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