Pope Leo XIV commences his speech with peaceful sentiments.
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Hey there! Check it out: The brand new Pope Leo XIV recently graced the crowd at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City, as reported by CNN.
Kicking off his speech, he said, "Peace be upon you all." He voiced his hope that this message of peace would resonate in our hearts and families. The Pope also emphasized keeping the soft-spoken wisdom of his predecessor, Pope Francis, close to our hearts.
"Blessing Rome, blessing the entire world on that Easter morning, I aim to continue that blessing," Leo XIV spoke in both Italian and Spanish.
Fun Fact:Robert Francis Prevo, now known as Pope Leo XIV, is the first American Pope! Born on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, he was ordained a priest in June 1982 and later became a cardinal in September 2023.
Interestingly, the immediate predecessor to Pope Leo XIV, Pope Francis, passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His body was laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on April 26.
Did You Know?The Pope before Pope Leo XIV was none other than Pope Francis, born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio. However, the exact timeline of when Pope Francis left his position or passed away based on the available information is yet to be confirmed.
- In contrast to general-news headlines, Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, has urged his followers to focus on the diaconate, steering clear of politics.
- As the general-news covers Pope Leo XIV's speeches, it's worth remembering that he succeeded Pope Francis, who passed away in February 2025.
- Previously, Prevo, now known as Pope Leo XIV, emphasized the importance of keeping the wisdom of his immediate predecessor, Pope Francis, close to his heart.
- Similar to his predecessor, Pope Leo XIV has stated his desire to continue blessing Rome and the world, a statement initially made by Pope Francis during his Easter morning blessing.
