Just days into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has already broken with convention, delivering a first public message that struck chords far beyond the Vatican walls.
In his first Sunday noon blessing, Pope Leo XIV delivered a direct and urgent appeal to the world’s most powerful nations, calling for peace in war-torn regions and justice for the oppressed.
Cardinals gather in Vatican City as the newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears for the first time on the Vatican balcony on May 8, 2025 | Source: Getty Images
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