
In his first address, the newly elected Robert Francis Prevost, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV, appeared before a crowd on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday. His speech has been translated to English from Italian. Here’s what he said.
Peace be with you!
Dearest brothers and sisters, this was the first greeting of the risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave His life for the flock of God. I, too, would like this greeting of peace to enter your hearts, to reach your families and all people, wherever they are; and all the peoples, and all the earth:...
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