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Pope Vows to Work for Unity in Catholic Church

  • On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass at St Peter’s Square, drawing a crowd of approximately 200,000 people, including cardinals and international leaders such as Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy.
  • On May 8, following a conclave that lasted under 24 hours after Pope Francis passed away on April 21, Leo was chosen as the 267th pope, becoming the first American to hold the position.
  • During the Mass, Leo toured the square in the popemobile, received symbols of office, and delivered a homily condemning autocracy, exploitation, and calling for church unity.
  • He stated, “we still see too much discord,” pledged to govern without autocracy, called for a “united church,” and prayed for a just peace in Ukraine emphasizing concern over hatred and poverty.
  • Leo’s inauguration marks the beginning of a papacy centered on peace, social justice, and healing, drawing worldwide attention as he becomes the first pontiff hailing from the United States.
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Pope vows to work for unity in Catholic Church

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world, offering a message of communion during an inaugural Mass in St.…

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Pope Leo holds inaugural mass, making call for world unity

Pope Leo calls for unity as world leaders and supporters gather for his inaugural mass.

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Diario Ojo broke the news in on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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