US EditionLeo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope
- Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago, celebrated his first Mass as the 267th pope on Friday at the Sistine Chapel.
- His election emerged from a gathering of 133 cardinals representing 70 nations who reached a consensus in slightly more than a day during the traditionally confidential voting process held in the Sistine Chapel.
- During his first Mass, Leo spoke first in English, thanking cardinals for calling him to 'carry the cross' and urged humility and 'smallness' in priesthood, echoing Pope Francis' priorities.
- Cardinals emphasized Leo’s pastoral experience and continuity on Catholic doctrine, dismissing speculation that his American nationality factored into the vote to counteract political figures like President Trump.
- Leo’s papacy officially begins on May 18 with an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square, signaling continuity with Francis’ missionary focus and a call for strengthening Christian faith globally.
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Politics of the Pope: Where Does the First American Pontiff Stand? - Liberty Nation News
By James Fite Robert Francis Prevost – now Leo XIV – is the 267th pope, but he’s the first from the United States (also the first Augustinian) and only the second from the Western Hemisphere. That fact alone makes his selection a historic first and indicates at least some level of change in the Church. But how far […]
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