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Pope Leo XIV Offers Message of Unity for Polarized Catholic Church
- On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry with an outdoor Mass at St. Peter's Square attended by over 100,000 faithful and world leaders.
- His election on May 8 followed a 24-hour conclave where cardinals sought a shepherd to preserve faith and address modern challenges.
- During the Mass, Leo XIV performed ancient rituals, prayed at St. Peter's tomb, and spoke about unity that respects diversity and opposes discord and hatred.
- He called on the church to serve as a missionary presence of peace and love, expressing humility by saying that he was selected not because of any personal worth, and that he approaches the faithful with both reverence and a sense of brotherhood.
- Pope Leo XIV's inauguration suggests a new era aiming to bridge divisions between conservative and progressive members while addressing global conflicts like Ukraine and Myanmar.
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5 Ways Pope Leo XIV Might Promote Unity
Marco Iacobucci Epp Pope Leo XIV leads the Regina Coeli from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica overlooking St. Peter’s Square on May 11. ANALYSIS: From synodal clarity to liturgical peace-making, Pope Leo has several opportunities to promote stronger bonds within the Church.
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